Heeding to criticism from several quarters and demonstrating the agility to course-correct, the Centre rolled back its indexation proposal on real estate.
The ministry stated that this "amendment" in the notification was made in the "public interest" and took effect on Thursday. Additionally, a penalty clause has been introduced for those attempting to import these chemicals as meant for research fraudulently.
One of the priorities includes- the First Timers Scheme - a 1-month wage to all persons newly entering the workforce in all formal sectors will be provided by the government in 3 instalments.