Cabinet Decisions - General, India
Procurement quota to M/s. Indian Telephone Industries Ltd. on procurements made by BSNL and MTNL
Procurement quota to M/s. Indian Telephone Industries Ltd. on procurements made by BSNL and MTNL
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the following proposal of the Department of Telecommunications regarding continuation of reservation quota for M/s Indian Telephone Industries Limited (M/s. ITI Ltd.).
This will enable ITI to survive in... Full Document
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Development of four laning with paved shoulders of Jharpokharia-Baripada-Baleshwar section of NH-5 in Odisha under NHDP Phase IV
Development of four laning with paved shoulders of Jharpokharia-Baripada-Baleshwar section of NH-5 in Odisha under NHDP Phase IV
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has given its approval for four laning with paved shoulders of Jharpokharia-Baripada-Baleshwar section of NH-5 in Odisha under the National Highways Development Project (NHDP) Phase IV on... Full Document
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Conversion of leasehold land (residential and composite zones only) at Gandhidham leased out by Kandla Port Trust and Sindhu Resettlement Corporation Limited from leasehold to freehold
Conversion of leasehold land (residential and composite zones only) at Gandhidham leased out by Kandla Port Trust and Sindhu Resettlement Corporation Limited from leasehold to freehold
The Union Cabinet today gave its approval for the proposal of conversion of leasehold land to freehold land for 366 acres of leasehold residential part... Full Document
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Policy Guidelines for Television Rating Agencies in India
Policy Guidelines for Television Rating Agencies in India
The Union Cabinet today approved the proposal of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting for bringing out a comprehensive regulatory framework in the form of guidelines for Television Rating Agencies in India. These guidelines cover detailed procedures for registration of rating agencies, eligibility... Full Document
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Financial support to Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited on surrender of Broadband Wireless Access spectrum with refund of upfront charges
Financial support to Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited on surrender of Broadband Wireless Access spectrum with refund of upfront charges
The Union Cabinet today gave its approval for financial support to Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) on surrender of Broadband Wireless... Full Document
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Introduction of National Youth Policy-2014
Introduction of National Youth Policy-2014
The Union Cabinet today gave its approval for introduction of the National Youth Policy-2014 (NYP-2014), replacing NYP-2003 currently in force.
The vision of NYP-2014 is to empower youth to achieve their full potential, and through them enable India to find its rightful place in the community of... Full Document
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Revision of import duty on refined edible oils of vegetable origin
Revision of import duty on refined edible oils of vegetable origin
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the proposal for increasing the import duty on refined edible oils of vegetable origin from the existing level of 7.5 percent to 10 percent.
The approval has been given in order to maintain... Full Document
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Up-gradation of existing State Government/Central Government medical colleges to increase MBBS seats
Up-gradation of existing State Government/Central Government medical colleges to increase MBBS seats
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the proposal of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare relating to the centrally sponsored scheme for up-gradation of existing State Government/Central Government medical colleges to increase the Bachelor of Medicine... Full Document
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Implementation of Yarn Supply Scheme (YSS) during 12th Plan
Implementation of Yarn Supply Scheme (YSS) during 12th Plan
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the continuation of the Mill Gate Price Scheme (MGPS) along with 10 percent subsidy component with modifications. The scheme is now renamed as the Yarn Supply Scheme (YSS).
The plan outlay for YSS during the 12th Plan... Full Document
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Conversion of Perpetual Non-Cumulative Preference Shares subscribed by Government of India in Public Sector Banks including Indian Bank, UCO Bank and Vijaya Bank into Equity Shares
Conversion of Perpetual Non-Cumulative Preference Shares subscribed by Government of India in Public Sector Banks including Indian Bank, UCO Bank and Vijaya Bank into Equity Shares
The Union Cabinet today gave its approval for conversion of Perpetual Non-Cumulative Preference Shares (PNCPS) held by Government of India (GOI) in Indian Bank, UCO... Full Document
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Policy guidelines for land management by major ports
Policy guidelines for land management by major ports
The Union Cabinet today approved the Policy Guidelines for Land Management by Major Ports, 2014. Land Policy is one of the most significant policy frameworks guiding the overall functioning and development of the port sector.
These guidelines aim at optimum utilization and optimum realization... Full Document
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Scheme for operationalization of Power System Development Fund.
Scheme for operationalization of Power System Development Fund.
The Union Cabinet today approved the proposal of the Ministry of Power for operationalization of the Power System Development Fund (PSDF) and the scheme formulated for utilization of funds deposited therein based on the procedure laid down in the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission... Full Document
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Additional allocation of food grains to States/Union Territories for natural calamities/festivals/additional requirements
Additional allocation of food grains to States/Union Territories for natural calamities/festivals/additional requirements
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved, that subject to availability of foodgrains in the Central Pool, allocation of foodgrains for festivals and natural calamities to States/ Union Territories (UTs) will be made at Minimum Support Price (MSP)... Full Document
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Security for women in public road transport in the country
Security for women in public road transport in the country
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved setting up of a unified system at the national level (National Vehicle Security and Tracking System) and State level (City Command and Control Centre) for Global Positioning System (GPS) tracking of the location... Full Document
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Centrally sponsored scheme for establishment of new medical colleges attached with existing district/referral hospitals
Centrally sponsored scheme for establishment of new medical colleges attached with existing district/referral hospitals
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the proposal of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare relating to the Centrally sponsored scheme for establishment of new medical colleges attached with existing district/referral hospitals.
The approval is... Full Document
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Minimum Support Price of Raw Jute for 2014-15 season
Minimum Support Price of Raw Jute for 2014-15 season
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for 2014-15 season for TD-5 grade of Jute at Rs.2400 per quintal for the entire country. This is an increase of Rs.100 per quintal over the MSP announced by... Full Document
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Amending Mega Power Policy 2009 for provisional mega power projects
Amending Mega Power Policy 2009 for provisional mega power projects
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved amendments in the Mega Power Policy 2009 for provisional Mega Power projects. The objective is to increase power availability to boost overall growth of the country and also ensure that consumers are reasonably... Full Document
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Indian Leather Development Programme for 12th Plan
Indian Leather Development Programme for 12th Plan
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the Central Sector Scheme Indian Leather Development Programme (ILDP) for implementation during the 12th Plan period aiming at overall development of the leather sector.
Six sub-schemes namely Integrated Development of Leather Sector (IDLS), Human Resource Development (HRD),... Full Document
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Construction of 220kV Transmission System from Alusteng (Srinagar) to Leh and interconnection system for Drass, Kargil, Khalsti and Leh substations in Jammu & Kashmir
Construction of 220kV Transmission System from Alusteng (Srinagar) to Leh and interconnection system for Drass, Kargil, Khalsti and Leh substations in Jammu & Kashmir
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the proposal for construction of a 220kV Transmission System from Alusteng (Srinagar) to Leh (via Drass, Kargil & Khalsti... Full Document
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The World Bank assisted Rural Drinking Water Supply and Sanitation Project for Low Income States of Assam, Bihar, Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh
The World Bank assisted Rural Drinking Water Supply and Sanitation Project for Low Income States of Assam, Bihar, Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the implementation of the Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Project for Low Income States (RWSSP-LIS) of Assam, Bihar, Jharkhand and Uttar... Full Document
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