Bills passed from July 15 to July 31, 2024

Bills passed from July 15 to July 31, 2024

The Constitution (Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes) Orders (Amendment) Bill, 2024

Features:

• Inclusion and Exclusion: The bill amends the lists of Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) for specific states to include or exclude certain communities.
• Criteria for Inclusion: Communities are added based on their socio-economic conditions and historical disadvantages.
• Impact: Ensures that the benefits of reservation, scholarships, and other affirmative action policies are extended to deserving communities, thereby promoting social justice and equality​​.

The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2024

Features:

• Administrative Changes: Redefines the boundaries and jurisdictions of administrative units within Jammu and Kashmir.
• Governance Improvement: Aims to streamline the administrative processes to enhance efficiency and delivery of public services.
• Development Focus: Addresses issues related to resource allocation and infrastructure development, aiming to boost economic growth and stability in the region​.

The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2024

Features:

• Regulatory Framework: Strengthens the regulations governing mining activities, including the allocation of mining leases.
• Sustainable Mining: Introduces measures for sustainable mining practices to reduce environmental impact.
• Transparency and Accountability: Enhances transparency in the allocation process and ensures accountability of mining operators.
• Revenue Sharing: Proposes mechanisms for revenue sharing with local communities affected by mining operations​​.

The National Nursing and Midwifery Commission Bill, 2024

Features:

• Regulatory Body: Establishes the National Nursing and Midwifery Commission as the apex body for regulating nursing and midwifery education and practice.
• Standards and Accreditation: Sets standards for nursing and midwifery education, training, and practice.
• Licensing and Registration: Introduces a system for the licensing and registration of nursing and midwifery professionals.
• Quality Assurance: Ensures the quality and competency of nursing and midwifery professionals through regular assessments and continuous professional development​.

The National Dental Commission Bill, 2024

Features:

• Regulatory Authority: Establishes the National Dental Commission to regulate dental education and practice.
• Education Standards: Sets uniform standards for dental education and training institutions.
• Professional Competency: Introduces licensing and periodic assessments to ensure the competency of dental professionals.
• Public Health Focus: Aims to improve dental care accessibility and quality, contributing to better oral health outcomes nationwide​ ​​.

The Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill, 2024

Features:

• Enhanced Penalties: Increases penalties for illegal deforestation and logging activities.
• Afforestation Efforts: Promotes afforestation and reforestation initiatives to restore degraded forest lands.
• Community Involvement: Encourages community participation in forest conservation and sustainable management.
• Biodiversity Protection: Strengthens measures to protect biodiversity and ecological balance within forest areas​​.