Cabinet Decisions - General, India
MoU between India and Italy on cooperation in the field of renewable energy
Cabinet apprised of the MoU between India and Italy on cooperation in the field of renewable energy
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has been apprised of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on India-Italy Cooperation in Renewable Energy between India and Italy. The MoU was signed on 30th October, 2017... Full Document
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United Kingdom to improve Public Transport in India
Cabinet approves MoU between India and ‘Transport for London’,
United Kingdom to improve Public Transport in India.
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the signing and implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Ministry of Road Transport & Highways and ‘Transport for London’, a... Full Document
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Setting up of new AIIMS in Bilaspur
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval for establishment of new AIIMS in Bilaspur (Himachal Pradesh) under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY). The cost of the project is Rs.1351 crore.
Salient features:
The new AIIMS will be completed in a period of 48 months with... Full Document
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Revised Model Concession Agreement for PPP Projects in Major Ports
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved amendments in the Model Concession Agreement (MCA) to make the Port Projects more investor-friendly and make investment climate in the Port Sector more attractive.
Salient features:
The amendments in the MCA envisage constitution of the Society for Affordable Redressal of... Full Document
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Jal Marg Vikas Project for enhanced navigation on the Haldia-Varanasi
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval for implementation of the Jal Marg Vikas Project (JMVP) for capacity augmentation of navigation on National Waterway-1 (NW-1) at a cost of Rs 5369.18 crore with the technical assistance and investment support... Full Document
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Extension of norms for mandatory packaging in Jute Materials
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval for mandatory packaging of foodgrains and sugar in the jute material for the Jute Year 2017-18. The decision would sustain the core demand for the jute sector and support the livelihood of... Full Document
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Construction, operation and maintenance of 2-lane bi-directional Zojila tunnel
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has given its approval to the construction, operation and maintenance of 2-lane bi-directional Zojila Tunnel with Parallel Escape (Egress) Tunnel excluding approaches on Srinagar-Leh section connecting NH-1A at Km 95.00 and at Km 118.00 in Jammu... Full Document
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Cabinet approves conducting of FM Phase-III e-auctions Batch-III
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the way for conducting the auction of 683 channels in 236 cities in subsequent batches. It will usher in new/enhanced experience of FM radio in more cities.
Batch-I and Batch-II auctions of private FM radio Stations under Phase-III of... Full Document
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Cabinet approves conferment of Central Group ‘A’ Service
Cabinet approves conferment of Central Group ‘A’ Service and Cadre Review of Group 'A' Executive Officers of Sashastra Seema Bal
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved conferment of Central Group 'A' Service and Cadre. Review of Group 'A' Executive Officers of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)... Full Document
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MoU between India and Italy on cooperation in the field of Health and Medicine
Cabinet approves MoU between India and Italy on cooperation in the field of Health and Medicine
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its ex-post-facto approval for a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Italy on cooperation in the field of Health and Medical Sciences. The... Full Document
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MoU between India and Cuba on cooperation in the field of Health and Medicine
Cabinet approves MoU between India and Cuba on cooperation in the field of Health and Medicine
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its ex-post-facto approval for a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Cuba on cooperation in the field of Health and Medicine. The MoU... Full Document
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Extension of term of the Commission to examine the issue of sub-categorization of Other Backward Classes
Cabinet approves extension of term of the Commission to examine the issue of sub-categorization of Other Backward Classes
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved theextension of term of the Commission to examine the issue of sub-categorization of Other Backward Classes, by twelve weeks i.e. upto... Full Document
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Establishing India's First National Rail and Transportation University at Vadodara
Cabinet approves Establishing India's First National Rail and Transportation University at Vadodara
Indian Railways on the path of modernization through widespread technological and infrastructure upgradation
Contribute to 'Make in India' and 'Skill India' and help generate large scale employment
Foster innovative entrepreneurship and support start-up India initiative
Use of latest pedagogy and technology applications:... Full Document
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Scheme for Capacity Building in Textiles Sector (SCBTS)
Cabinet approves "Scheme for Capacity Building in Textiles Sector (SCBTS)" for the period from 2017-18 to 2019-20
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval for a new skill development scheme covering the entire value chain of the textile sector excluding... Full Document
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Cabinet approves continuation of NLCPR scheme for North East till March 2020
Cabinet approves continuation of NLCPR scheme for North East till March 2020
Also approves introduction of new Scheme, NESIDS till March 2020
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the continuation of the existing Non Lapsable Central Pool of Resources (NLCPR) scheme with funding pattern of... Full Document
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Special package for employment generation in leather and footwear sector
Cabinet approves special package for employment generation in leather and footwear sector
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the special package for employment generation in leather and footwear sector. The package involves implementation of Central Sector Scheme "Indian Footwear, Leather & Accessories Development Programme" with... Full Document
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Agreement with UNESCO on establishment of International Training Centre
Cabinet approves Agreement with UNESCO on establishment of International Training Centre for Operational Oceanography in Hyderabad
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the establishment of International Training Centre for Operational Oceanography, as a Category-2 Centre (C2C) of UNESCO, in Hyderabad.
The purpose of this Agreement is... Full Document
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Continuation of Centrally Sponsored Scheme of National Ayush Mission (NAM)
Cabinet approves continuation of Centrally Sponsored Scheme of National Ayush Mission (NAM) from 01.04.2017 to 31.03.2020
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the continuation of Centrally Sponsored Scheme of National Ayush Mission (NAM) from 01.04.2017 to 31.03.2020 with an outlay of Rs. 2400 crore over... Full Document
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MoU between India and Colombia in the field of agriculture and fisheries
Cabinet approves signing of MoU between India and Colombia in the field of agriculture and fisheries
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Colombia in the field of agriculture and fisheries.
The MoU provides for cooperation... Full Document
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Subsidizing MDR charges on debit card/BHIM UPI/AePS transactions of value less than Rs.2000
Cabinet approves subsidizing MDR charges on debit card/BHIM UPI/AePS transactions of value less than Rs.2000
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved that the Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) applicable on all debit card/BHIM UPI/ Aadhaar enabled Payment System (AePS) transactions upto and including a value of... Full Document
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