PM Modi addresses 17th BRICS Summit - Session on Environment, COP-30 and Global Health

July 07th, 11:38 pm

PM Modi addressed a session on Environment, COP-30 and Global Health” at the 17th BRICS Summit, which saw participation from Partner countries and invited nations. He noted that for India, climate change is about the balance between life and nature, and underlined climate justice as a moral responsibility. PM Modi also highlighted the One Earth, One Health” mantra and stated that as India takes over the BRICS Chair next year, it will prioritise the Global South with a people-centric and humanity first” approach.

PM Modi’s remarks at the BRICS session: Environment, COP-30, and Global Health

July 07th, 11:13 pm

In his remarks, PM appreciated that BRICS has given high priority to important issues like environment and health security. The PM said India has launched several key initiatives guided by the spirit of People, Planet, and Progress” and India is making rapid progress toward the goal of achieving Net Zero by 2070. He hoped the countries would keep working closely on key issues next year when India chairs BRICS.

Cabinet approves two multitracking projects across Indian Railways covering various states

June 11th, 03:05 pm

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by PM Modi, has approved Koderma – Barkakana Doubling and Ballari – Chikjajur Doubling projects of Ministry of Railways with total cost of Rs. 6,405 crore. These initiatives will improve travel convenience, reduce logistic cost, decrease oil imports and contribute to lower CO2 emissions, supporting sustainable and efficient rail operations and generate employment.

Cabinet approves Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for Kharif Crops for Marketing Season 2025-26

May 28th, 03:49 pm

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by PM Modi has approved the increase in the MSP for 14 Kharif Crops for Marketing Season 2025-26. The increase in MSP is in line with the Union Budget 2018-19 announcement of fixing the MSP at a level of at least 1.5 times of the All-India weighted average cost of production.

India and the African Union are partners in progress: PM Modi during press meet with President of Angola

May 03rd, 01:00 pm

PM Modi and President Lourenço of Angola held a joint press meet, highlighting deepening ties between the two nations. PM Modi invited Angola to join India's global initiatives. Both leaders agreed that terrorism remains the gravest threat to humanity. We are committed to taking firm and decisive action against terrorists and their supporters. We thank Angola for standing with us in the fight against cross-border terrorism, PM Modi said.

Cabinet approves four multitracking projects across Indian Railways

April 04th, 03:02 pm

The Cabinet, led by PM Modi, approved four key rail multitracking projects worth ₹18,658 crore across Maharashtra, Odisha, and Chhattisgarh, adding 1,247 km by 2030-31. These projects will boost freight capacity, ease congestion, enhance connectivity for 47 lakh people, generate 379 lakh jobs, and cut CO₂ emissions, driving economic growth.

Cabinet approves Nutrient Based Subsidy rates for Kharif, 2025 on Phosphatic and Potassic fertilizers

March 28th, 04:11 pm

The Union Cabinet chaired by PM Modi approved the proposal of the Department of Fertilizers for fixing the Nutrient Based Subsidy rates for KHARIF Season, 2025 on Phosphatic and Potassic fertilizers. This will ensure availability of fertilizers to farmers at subsidized, affordable and reasonable prices.

Cabinet approves implementation of revised Rashtriya Gokul Mission with enhanced allocation for the years 2024-25 and 2025-26

March 19th, 04:18 pm

The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has today approved the Revised Rashtriya Gokul Mission (RGM) to boost growth in livestock sector. Implementation of revised RGM, as Central Sector component of Development Programmes scheme is being done with an additional outlay of Rs.1000 crore that is total outlay of Rs.3400 crore during 15th Finance Commission cycle from 2021-22 to 2025-26.

Cabinet approves Namrup IV Ammonia-urea plant at Brahmaputra Valley Fertilizer Corporation Limited, Assam

March 19th, 04:09 pm

The Union Cabinet, chaired by PM Modi has approved the proposal for setting up of a new Brownfield Ammonia-Urea Complex of 12.7 LMT annual capacity of Urea production at BVFCL, Namrup in Assam. The tentative overall time schedule for commissioning of Namrup-IV Project is 48 months. It will also open avenues for additional direct and indirect employment opportunity to the people and shall help achieve the vision of country's self-reliance in Urea.

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 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).

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).

For India, Co-operatives are the basis of culture, a way of life: PM Modi

November 25th, 03:30 pm

PM Modi inaugurated the ICA Global Cooperative Conference 2024. Emphasising the centuries-old culture, Prime Minister Modi said, “For the world, cooperatives are a model but for India it is the basis of culture, a way of life.”

PM Modi inaugurates ICA Global Cooperative Conference 2024

November 25th, 03:00 pm

Be it COVID, disasters, or development, India has stood by you as a reliable partner: PM in Guyana

November 21st, 02:15 am

PM Modi and Grenada PM Dickon Mitchell co-chaired the 2nd India-CARICOM Summit in Georgetown. PM Modi expressed solidarity with CARICOM nations for Hurricane Beryl's impact and reaffirmed India's commitment as a reliable partner, focusing on development cooperation aligned with CARICOM's priorities.

PM Modi attends Second India CARICOM Summit

November 21st, 02:00 am

India is committed towards creating a cleaner and greener planet: PM Modi

September 11th, 10:40 am

PM Modi addressed the 2nd International Conference on Green Hydrogen, emphasizing the urgent need for climate action and energy transition. He highlighted India’s achievements in green energy, including fulfilling Paris commitments 9 years early and advancing the National Green Hydrogen Mission. The PM called for global cooperation to decarbonize industries and enhance Green Hydrogen production, urging experts to innovate and lead.

PM Modi addresses second International Conference on Green Hydrogen

September 11th, 10:20 am

Cabinet approves the Digital Agriculture Mission today with an outlay of Rs. 2817 Crore, including the central share of Rs. 1940 Crore

September 02nd, 06:30 pm

The Union Cabinet Committee chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi approved the Digital Agriculture Mission today with an outlay of Rs. 2817 Crore, including the central share of Rs. 1940 Crore.

Cabinet approves two new lines and one multi-tracking project across Indian Railways

August 28th, 05:38 pm

The Union Cabinet has approved two new railway lines and a multi-tracking project aimed at enhancing connectivity and reducing congestion on key routes. These projects will boost the capacity of Indian Railways, improve transportation efficiency, and support economic growth by facilitating smoother movement of goods and passengers across the country.