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 approves Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for Rabi Crops for Marketing Season 2025-26
October 16th, 03:12 pm
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by PM Modi, has approved a hike in MSP for all Rabi crops for the 2025-26 marketing season. The highest increase is for Rapeseed & Mustard at ₹300/quintal, followed by Lentil at ₹275/quintal. The move aligns with the government's commitment to offering MSP at least 1.5 times the all-India average cost of production, ensuring farmers get fair prices and promoting crop persification.Cabinet approves continuation of supply of free Fortified Rice under PMGKY and other welfare schemes from July 2024 to December 2028
October 09th, 03:07 pm
Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the continuation of the universal supply of Fortified Rice under all schemes of the Government including Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) and Other Welfare Schemes etc. in its present form, from July 2024 and upto December 2028. The rice fortification initiative will continue as a central sector initiative with 100% funding by the Government of India as part of PMGKAY (Food Subsidy), thus providing a unified institutional mechanism for implementation.Media and Entertainment sector poised for a Significant Leap
September 18th, 04:24 pm
The Union Cabinet has approved the establishment of the National Centre of Excellence (NCoE) for Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics, and Extended Reality (AVGC-XR) in Mumbai. This initiative aims to enhance skill development, research, and innovation in the AVGC-XR sector, fostering startups and positioning India as a global content hub. It aligns with the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative, boosting employment and enhancing India's soft power in the media and entertainment industry.Unique package for farmers announced
June 28th, 04:06 pm
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by PM Modi approved a unique package of innovative schemes for farmers with a total outlay of Rs.3,70,128.7 crore. The bouquet of schemes is focused at overall wellbeing and economic betterment of farmers by promoting sustainable agriculture. The initiatives will boost farmers’ income, strengthen natural / organic farming, rejuvenate soil productivity, and ensure food security.Government approves Rs. 4,400 crore investment in ECGC Ltd. in 5 years to provide support to exporters as well as banks
September 29th, 04:18 pm
Government under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi has undertaken a series of measures to provide a boost to the exports sector. In line with this, the Government has approved capital infusion of ₹4,400 crore to ECGC Ltd. over a period of five years, i.e. from FY 2021-2022 to FY 2025- 2026.Cabinet increases Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for Rabi crops for marketing season 2022-23
September 08th, 02:49 pm
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by the Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the increase in the Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for all mandated Rabi crops for Rabi Marketing Season (RMS) 2022-23.Cabinet approves Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for Rabi Crops for marketing season 2021-22
September 21st, 07:10 pm
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the increase in the Minimum Support Prices (MSPs) for all mandated Rabi crops for marketing season 2021-22. This increase in MSP is in line with the recommendations of Swaminathan Commission.Historic decisions taken by Cabinet to boost infrastructure across sectors
June 24th, 04:09 pm
Union Cabinet chaired by PM Narendra Modi took several landmark decisions, which will go a long way providing a much needed boost to infrastructure across sectors, which are crucial in the time of pandemic. The sectors include animal husbandry, urban infrastructure and energy sector.Cabinet approves setting up of Indian Agricultural Research Institute (lARI) in Assam
May 17th, 06:26 pm
Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved the setting up of Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) in Assam. IARI-Assam would be a Post-Graduate Institution of higher learning in Agricultural Education. It will have the hallmark identity of an IARI including all sectors of agriculture like field crops, horticultural crops, agro-forestry, animal husbandry, fisheries, poultry, piggery, silk rearing, honey production, etc.Social Media Corner 01 April 2017
April 01st, 07:05 pm
Your daily dose of governance updates from Social Media. Your tweets on governance get featured here daily. Keep reading and sharing!Cabinet approves Capital Grant to GAIL for development of Gas Infrastructure in Eastern part of the country
September 21st, 05:32 pm
CCEA chaired by PM Modi approved viability partial capital grant at 40% (Rs. 5,176 crore) of the estimated capital cost of Rs. 12,940 crore to GAIL for development of 2539 km long Jagdishpur-Haidia and Bokaro-Dhamra Gas Pipeline (JHBDPL) project. Govt has taken this historic decision to provide Capital Support for developing this gas pipeline. JHBDPL project will connect Eastern part of the country with National Gas Grid.Cabinet approves Initiatives to revive the Construction Sector
August 31st, 04:34 pm
CCEA approved measures to revive the construction sector. Under the proposal, Govt agencies would pay 75% of arbitral award amount to an escrow account against margin free bank guarantee, in those cases where the award is challenged. It will increase ability of construction companies to bid for new contracts & resulting competition will be beneficial in containing costs of public works. This measure will provide stimulus to construction industry & to employment.Cabinet approval of road projects in Odisha and Punjab will improve the infrastructure and connectivity: PM
June 29th, 06:29 pm
PM’s interaction through PRAGATI
February 17th, 05:30 pm