Cabinet Decisions - General, India
MoU between India and Morocco on the Reciprocal facilitation of procedures for issue of Business Visa
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given ex-post facto approval to the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Morocco on the Reciprocal facilitation of procedures for issue of Business Visa.
Benefits:
The MoU aims to facilitate the issuance of multiple entry business visa to nationals of the... Full Document
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Cabinet approves Ahmedabad Metro Rail Project Phase II
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the following proposals:
Implementation of Ahmedabad Metro Rail Project Phase-II, which comprises two corridors of total length 28.254 i.e. Corridor 1 from Motera Stadium to Mahatma Mandir for a length of 22.838 km. and Corridor 2 from GNLU to GIFT City for a length of... Full Document
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Creation of one post of Secretary and one post of Joint Secretary in the newly created Department of Fisheries
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved one post of Secretary in the level 17 (Rs.2,25,000/- fixed) and one post of Joint Secretary in the level 14 of the Pay Matrix (Rs.144200-218200) in the Department of Fisheries on permanent basis to ensure smooth functioning... Full Document
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Reforms in Exploration and Licensing Policy for enhancing domestic exploration and production of oil and gas
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the Policy framework on reforms in exploration and licensing sector for enhancing domestic exploration and production of oil and gas. The objective of the Policy is to attract new investment in Exploration and Production (E&P) Sector, intensification of exploration... Full Document
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Continuation of Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana – Gramin beyond March, 2019 (PMAY-G Phase-II)
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the implementation of Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana – Gramin (PMAY-G) beyond March, 2019 (PMAY-G) Phase-II as follows:
Total target for construction of 1.95 crore houses under PMAY-G Phase-II up to 2022.
Continuation of rural housing scheme Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana... Full Document
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Agreement on Proposed Participation of India in PISA
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given ex-post facto approval to the Agreement between India and the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) for participating in the Programme for International Students Assessment (PISA), which will be conducted by the OECD in 2021. The Agreement... Full Document
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Agreement on simplification of visa requirements for travel of certain categories of citizens between India and South Africa
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the signing of Agreement between India and South Africa on simplification of visa requirements for travels of certain categories of citizens.
The Agreement aims to facilitate the issuance of multiple entry visa to nationals of the two countries... Full Document
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Implementation of the “National Rural Economic Transformation Project under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM)
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the Implementation of an Externally Aided Project namely “National Rural Economic Transformation Project (NRETP) under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) through loan assistance (IBRD Credit) from World Bank.
Benefits:
The technical assistance provided by NRETP and... Full Document
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Swadesh Darshan Scheme: Integrated Development of Theme-based Tourist Circuits in the country
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the following proposals:
Continuation of the Swadesh Darshan Scheme during 14th Finance Commission period and beyond;
Rs. 2055.96 crores for 60 on-going projects completing in December 2019; and
Rs. 324.09 crores for 6 projects for which substantial funds have been released and projects to... Full Document
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Proposal for Constitution of Development and Welfare Board for De-notified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Communities
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given its approval for constitution of Development and Welfare Board for Denotified, Nomadic and Semi-nomadic Communities (DNCs).
Background:
The NDA Government is committed to reach the most deprived citizens of this country. Amongst the most disadvantaged communities in the country are the Denotified,... Full Document
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Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Corridor of RRTS
The Union Cabinet has approved the following proposal:
Construction of Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) covering a distance of 82.15 kms. (68.03 kms. elevated and 14.12 km. underground) at a total completion cost of Rs. 30,274 crores;
Central financial assistance of Rs. 5,634 crores in the form of grant and subordinate debt;
Institutional arrangement and legal framework... Full Document
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MoU between Korea and India
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Korean National Police Agency, Republic of Korea and the Ministry of Home Affairs, India on combating transnational crime and developing police cooperation is proposed to be signed.
The proposed MOU aims to improve the effectiveness of both countries in the prevention and suppression of... Full Document
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Promulgation of the Companies (Second Amendment) Ordinance 2019
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the Promulgation of the Companies (Second Amendment) Ordinance 2019 and for replacement of the said Ordinance in Parliament by a replacement Bill. It is based on the recommendations of the Committee to review offences under the Companies Act, 2013, so... Full Document
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Cadre Review of 8 organized Group 'A' Services in Railways
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the proposal for Cadre Review of 8 organized Group 'A' Services in Railways namely Indian Railway Accounts Service (IRAS), Indian Railway Personnel Service (IRPS), Indian Railway Traffic Service (IRTS), Indian Railway Service of Engineers (IRSE), Indian Railway Service... Full Document
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Proposal of National Policy on Electronics 2019
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The Union Cabinet today gave its approval to the National Policy on Electronics 2019 (NPE 2019), proposed by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). The Policy envisions positioning India as a global hub for Electronics System Design and Manufacturing - (ESDM) by encouraging and driving capabilities in the... Full Document
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MoU between India and Vietnam for Cooperation in the field of Communications
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given ex-post facto approval to the MoU between India and Vietnam for Cooperation in the field of Communications.
Benefits:
The MoU will contribute to strengthening bilateral cooperation and mutual understanding in the field of communications.
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MoU between India and Morocco to Facilitate Mutual Recognition of Academic Qualifications
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given ex-post facto approval to the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Morocco to facilitate Mutual Recognition of Academic Qualifications. The MoU was signed on 22nd January 2019.
Benefits:
The MoU will deepen, enhance and strengthen the cooperation between India and Morocco... Full Document
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Proposal for Promulgation of the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage), Second Ordinance, 2019
कैबिनेट ने मुस्लिम महिला (विवाह के अधिकार का संरक्षण), द्वितीय अध्यादेश, 2019 जारी करने के प्रस्ताव को मंजूरी दी
प्रधानमंत्री श्री नरेन्द्र मोदी की अध्यक्षता में केंद्रीय मंत्रिमंडल ने निम्नलिखित प्रस्तावों को मंजूरी दी है:
(क) संविधान की धारा 123 के खंड (1) के... Full Document
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Transfer of 50.76 acres land at Sarangpur, Chandigarh to the PGIMER, Chandigarh
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the proposal for transfer of 50.76 acres of land at Sarangpur, Chandigarh to the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research, Chandigarh.
This will benefit in screening OPD patients, triaging the patients and managing them optimally. Cancer management research... Full Document
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Continuation of KhadiGramodyogVikas Yojana from 2017-18 to 2019-20
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the approval to the following:
I. To continue the existing schemes of MPDA, Khadi Grant, ISEC and Village Industry Grant, all subsumed under 'Khadi and Gramodyog Vikas Yojana' at the total cost of Rs. 2800... Full Document
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