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The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved a new Small Hydro Power (SHP) Development Scheme with a budget of Rs. 2584.60 crore. The initiative aims to support small hydro projects, especially in hilly and North Eastern states, providing substantial financial assistance and generating employment. This
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The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved Rs. 1,718.56 crore for the Cotton Corporation of India to support MSP operations for the 2023-24 cotton season. This move aims to protect farmers from price drops and bolster India's cotton production. Source: Original Link
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The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved a ₹1,677 crore expansion for Srinagar International Airport. Minister for Civil Aviation, Shri Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu, announced that the project, carried out by the Airports Authority of India, will greatly enhance the airport's capacity from 2.5 million
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The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved a proposal to increase the equity investment threshold for POWERGRID. Under the new approval, the threshold for subsidiary investments will increase from Rs.5,000 crore to Rs.7,500 crore, providing POWERGRID with greater flexibility
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The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for Raw Jute for the marketing season of 2026-27, set at Rs. 5,925 per quintal, ensuring a return of 61.8% over the production cost. Source: Original Link
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The Union Cabinet approved three new corridors as part of the Delhi Metro’s Phase V(A) project, totaling 16.076 km and costing approximately ₹12,014.91 crore. These developments aim to enhance connectivity across the national capital, connecting key areas and reducing vehicular pollution. The project strategically extends
Royalty Rates
The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the rationalization of royalty rates for critical minerals including Graphite, Caesium, Rubidium, and Zirconium. The new rates aim to promote the auction of mineral blocks, enhance indigenous production, reduce imports, and create employment opportunities. The royalty for Graphite will
Royalty Rates
The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the revision of royalty rates for critical minerals including Graphite, Caesium, Rubidium, and Zirconium. The new rates aim to promote the auction of mineral blocks, enhance indigenous production, reduce imports, and create job opportunities. The royalty for Graphite will
Central Pay Commission
The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the Terms of Reference for the 8th Central Pay Commission, which will be a temporary body tasked with reviewing the salaries and benefits of Central Government employees. The Commission will consist of a Chairperson, a part-time member, and a
Central Pay Commission
The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the Terms of Reference for the 8th Central Pay Commission, which will be a temporary body tasked with reviewing the emoluments structure and benefits for Central Government employees. The Commission will consist of a Chairperson, a part-time member, and
Cabinet Approval
The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved a 3% increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) for Central Government employees and Dearness Relief (DR) for pensioners, effective from July 1, 2025. This increase raises the DA from 55% to 58% of Basic Pay/Pension, aiming to offset the
Railways
The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved a Productivity Linked Bonus (PLB) of 78 days for railway employees, amounting to Rs.1865.68 crore for 10,91,146 staff members. This bonus, equivalent to 78 days' wages, is intended to motivate employees and is distributed