PM Modi electrifies New Delhi’s Dwarka Rally with a High-Octane speech

January 31st, 03:30 pm

Addressing the huge rally in New Delhi’s Dwarka, PM Modi said, “Delhi needs a double-engine government at both the Centre and the state. You gave Congress years to govern, then the AAP-da took over Delhi. Now, give me the chance to serve Delhi with a double-engine government. I guarantee you that the BJP will leave no stone unturned in Delhi’s development. If this AAP-da continues, Delhi will keep falling behind in development. Delhi needs a government that believes in coordination, not confrontation.”

Cabinet Approves 'National Critical Mineral Mission'

January 29th, 03:08 pm

The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the launch of the National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM) with an expenditure of Rs.16,300 crore and expected investment of Rs.18,000 crore by PSUs, etc.

Cabinet approves revised ethanol procurement mechanism and prices for Public Sector OMCs

January 29th, 03:04 pm

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by PM Modi, has approved the revision of ethanol procurement prices for Public Sector OMCs under the Ethanol Blended Petrol Programme for Ethanol Supply Year 2024-25 (Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2025). The ex-mill price of ethanol from C Heavy Molasses has been increased from Rs. 56.58 to Rs. 57.97 per litre.

Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for Raw Jute for 2025-26 Season

January 22nd, 03:09 pm

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by the PM Modi, has approved the MSP of Raw Jute for Marketing season 2025-26. The MSP of Raw Jute (TD-3 grade) has been fixed at Rs.5,650/- per quintal for 2025-26 season. This would ensure a return of 66.8 percent over the all India weighted average cost of production. The approved MSP of raw jute for Marketing season 2025-26 is in line with the principle of fixing MSP at a level of at least 1.5 times all India weighted average cost of production as announced by the Government in the Budget 2018-19.

Cabinet approves the establishment of “Third Launch Pad”

January 16th, 03:00 pm

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today approved the establishment of the Third Launch Pad (TLP) at Satish Dhawan Space Centre of ISRO at Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.

Our government's intentions, policies and decisions are empowering rural India with new energy: PM

January 04th, 11:15 am

PM Modi inaugurated Grameen Bharat Mahotsav in Delhi. He highlighted the launch of campaigns like the Swamitva Yojana, through which people in villages are receiving property papers. He remarked that over the past 10 years, several policies have been implemented to promote MSMEs and also mentioned the significant contribution of cooperatives in transforming the rural landscape.

PM Modi inaugurates the Grameen Bharat Mahotsav 2025

January 04th, 10:59 am

PM Modi inaugurated Grameen Bharat Mahotsav in Delhi. He highlighted the launch of campaigns like the Swamitva Yojana, through which people in villages are receiving property papers. He remarked that over the past 10 years, several policies have been implemented to promote MSMEs and also mentioned the significant contribution of cooperatives in transforming the rural landscape.

Cabinet approves extension of One-time Special Package on Di-Ammonium Phosphate (DAP)

January 01st, 03:28 pm

The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the proposal of the Department of Fertilizers for extension of One-time Special Package on Di-Ammonium Phosphate (DAP) beyond the NBS subsidy @ Rs 3,500 per MT for the period from 01.01.2025 till further orders to ensure sustainable availability of DAP at affordable prices to the farmers. The tentative budgetary requirement for above would be approximately upto Rs. 3,850 cr.

Cabinet approves continuation of the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana

January 01st, 03:07 pm

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today approved continuation of the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana and Restructured Weather Based Crop Insurance Scheme till 2025-26 with an overall outlay of Rs.69,515.71 Crore from 2021-22 to 2025-26. The decision will help in risk coverage of crops from non-preventable natural calamities for farmers across the country till 2025-26.

Cabinet approves Rithala-Kundli corridor of Delhi Metro Phase-IV project

December 06th, 08:08 pm

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the Rithala - Narela -Nathupur (Kundli) corridor of Delhi Metro's Phase - IV project consisting of 26.463 kms which will further enhance connectivity between the national capital and neighbouring Haryana. The corridor is scheduled to be completed in 4 years from the date of its sanction.

Cabinet approves setting up of 28 new Navodaya Vidyalayas in the uncovered districts of the country

December 06th, 08:03 pm

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved setting up of 28 Navodaya Vidyalayas in the uncovered districts of the country under the Navodaya Vidyalaya Scheme (Central Sector Scheme).

Cabinet approves opening of 85 new Kendriya Vidyalayas KVs under civil defence sector

December 06th, 08:01 pm

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved opening of 85 new Kendriya Vidyalayas under Civil/Defence sector across the country and expansion of one existing KV i.e. KV Shivamogga, District Shivamogga, Karnataka to facilitate increased number of Central Government employees by adding two additional Sections in all the classes under the Kendriya Vidyalaya Scheme (Central Sector Scheme).

Cabinet approved three multitracking projects across Indian Railways

November 25th, 08:52 pm

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by PM Modi, has approved Three projects of Ministry of Railways with total cost of Rs. 7,927 crore (approx.). The projects are: Jalgaon – Manmad 4th line (160 km); Bhusawal – Khandwa 3rd & 4th line (131 km); Prayagraj (Iradatganj) – Manikpur 3rd Line (84 km).

Cabinet approves continuation of the Atal Innovation Mission

November 25th, 08:45 pm

The Union Cabinet chaired by PM Modi approved the continuation of its flagship initiative, the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), under the aegis of NITI Aayog, with an enhanced scope of work and an allocated budget of Rs.2,750 crore for the period till March 31, 2028. AIM 2.0 is a step towards Viksit Bharat that aims to expand, strengthen and deepen India’s already vibrant innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem.

Cabinet approves One Nation One Subscription

November 25th, 08:42 pm

The Union Cabinet chaired by PM Modi approved One Nation One Subscription, a new Central Sector Scheme for providing country-wide access to scholarly research articles and journal publication. This will be a “One Nation One Subscription” facility for the government higher education institutions and R&D laboratories of the central government. A total of about Rs.6,000 crore has been allocated for One Nation One Subscription for 3 calendar years, 2025, 2026 and 2027.

Launch of National Mission on Natural Farming

November 25th, 08:39 pm

The Union Cabinet chaired by PM Modi approved the launching of the National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF) as a standalone Centrally Sponsored Scheme under the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare. The scheme has a total outlay of Rs.2481 crore (Government of India share – Rs.1584 crore; State share – Rs.897 crore) till the 15th Finance Commission (2025-26).

Cabinet approves infusion of equity of Rs.10,700 crore in Food Corporation of India

November 06th, 03:15 pm

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, led by PM Modi, approved a ₹10,700 crore equity infusion for the Food Corporation of India (FCI) to enhance its working capital. This move strengthens FCI's role in ensuring food security, supporting MSP-based procurement, and stabilizing grain prices, underscoring the Government's commitment to farmers and India's agrarian economy.

Cabinet approves PM-Vidyalaxmi scheme to provide financial support to meritorious students

November 06th, 03:14 pm

The Union Cabinet, chaired by PM Modi, has approved PM Vidyalaxmi—a new scheme offering collateral-free loans and interest subvention to meritorious students for higher education. Covering top-ranked institutions, it aims to ensure financial constraints don't hinder academic ambitions, supporting over 22 lakh students through a streamlined, digital system.

Union Cabinet approves establishment of Rs.1,000 crore Venture Capital Fund for Space Sector under aegis of IN-SPACe

October 24th, 03:25 pm

The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved setting up of Rs.1000 crore Venture Capital Fund dedicated to space sector, under aegis of IN-SPACe.

Cabinet approves two railway projects with total estimated cost of Rs.6,798 crore

October 24th, 03:12 pm

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved Two Railway projects of Ministry of Railways with total estimated cost of Rs.6,798 crore (approx.).