Cabinet Decisions - General, India
Cabinet gives ex-post facto approval to the MOU between India and Maldives for strengthening cooperation in the field of tourism
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today granted ex-post facto approval to the Memorandum of Understanding signed between the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India and the Ministry of Tourism, Government of Maldives for strengthening cooperation in the field of tourism.
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Financial restructuring of Hindustan Steel Works Construction Limited and its takeover by National Buildings Construction Corporation Limited
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval for financial restructuring of Hindustan Steel Works Construction Limited (HSCL). It has also approved its takeover by National Buildings Construction Corporation Limited (NBCC), a Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Urban Development.
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Cabinet gives ex-post facto approval to the Amendments in the Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order, 1950 to modify the list of Scheduled Tribes (STs) in Assam, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Tamil Nadu, Tripura and Puducherry
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval for introduction of two Bills in the Parliament for certain amendments in the Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order, 1950 so as to modify the list of Scheduled Tribes in respect of five States, namely, Assam, Chhattisgarh,... Full Document
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National Capital Goods Policy
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval for National Capital Goods Policy. This is first ever policy for Capital Goods sector with a clear objective of increasing production of capital goods from Rs.2,30,000 crore in 2014-15 to Rs.7,50,000 crore in 2025 and... Full Document
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Cabinet gives ex-post facto approval to the proposal of M/s Yes Bank Ltd. for increase in the foreign investment limit from 41.87% to 74%
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today granted ex-post facto approval to the proposal of M/s Yes Bank Ltd. for increase in the foreign investment limit to 74% from the existing foreign equity of 41.87% without any sub-limits, for investment by way... Full Document
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Doubling of Pune-Miraj-Londa railway line
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has given its approval for doubling of Pune-Miraj-Londa railway line project at an estimated cost of Rs.3,627.47 crore and expected completion cost of Rs.4,246.84 crore with 5% escalation per annum.
The length of the railway line will... Full Document
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Doubling of Surendranagar-Rajkot railway line
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has given its approval for doubling of Surendranagar-Rajkot project at an estimated cost of Rs.1,002.39 crore with expected completion cost of Rs.1,137.17 crore with 5% escalation per annum.
The length of the railway line will be 116.17... Full Document
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Doubling of Roza-Sitapur Cantt.-Burhwal Broad Gauge single line
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has given its approval for doubling of Roza -Sitapur Cantt.- Burhwal Broad Gauge single line project at an estimated cost of Rs.1,295.42 crore with expected completion cost of Rs.1,486.46 crore with 5% escalation per annum.
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Vizianagaram and Titlagarh 3rd line project, East Coast Railway
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has given its approval for taking up Vizianagaram and Titlagarh 3rd line project at an estimated cost of Rs.2,335.68 crore.
The length of the railway line will be 264.6 km. The completion period of the project will... Full Document
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Bina-Katni 3rd line project, West Central Railway
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has given its approval for taking up Bina-Katni 3rd line project at an estimated cost of Rs.2,478.23 crore and expected completion cost of Rs.2,917.06 crore.
The 278.7 km long railway line is expected to be completed in... Full Document
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Site for construction of National War Memorial and National War Museum
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, was apprised of the decision taken by the Empowered Apex Steering Committee (EASC) that Princess Park Complex would be the suitable site for construction of the National War Museum.
As regards the National War Memorial the same would be constructed... Full Document
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Leasing out of AAI land measuring 1500 sqm. To M/s. M.P. Warehousing Logistics Corporation for establishing Centre for Perishable Cargo at Indore airport
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has given its approval for leasing out of Airports Authority of India (AAI) land measuring 1500 sqm. to M/s. M.P. Warehousing Logistics Corporation (MPWLC) for establishing the Centre for Perishable Cargo (CPC) at Indore airport, Indore as per the... Full Document
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Joint issue between Department of Posts and United Nations Postal Administration on UN Women HeForShe postage stamp
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, was apprised of the joint issue of UN Women HeForShe postage stamp. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between Department of Posts and United Nations Postal Administration (UNPA) in February, 2016 for this purpose.
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Improved voluntary retirement scheme package for employees of Hindustan Vegetable Oils Corporation
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval to the proposal for offering an improved Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS) package based on 2007 notional pay scales for the employees of Hindustan Vegetable Oils Corporation (HVOC). The Government assistance will be... Full Document
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Cabinet approves National Intellectual Property Rights Policy
The Union Cabinet yesterday approved the National Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Policy that will lay the future roadmap for intellectual property in India. The Policy recognises the abundance of creative and innovative energies that flow in India, and the need to tap into and channelise these energies towards a better... Full Document
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General Framework Agreement on Renewable Energy Cooperation
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi was apprised of a General Framework Agreement (GFA) on Renewable Energy Cooperation between India and United Arab Emirates (UAE). The GFA was signed, in New Delhi on 11th February this year during the state visit of Crown Prince of... Full Document
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Inter-Governmental Agreement between India and Mauritius on cooperation in cooperatives and related fields
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval for signing of an Inter-Governmental Agreement between India and Mauritius on cooperation in cooperatives and related fields.
The Agreement between the two countries will be for a duration of five years after which it will be... Full Document
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Memorandum of Understanding between Securities and Exchange Board of India and Financial Services Regulatory Authority, Abu Dhabi for Mutual Co--operation and Technical Assistance
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval for signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA), Abu Dhabi for mutual co-operation and technical assistance between the two regulators.
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Development of 8/6 laning of Delhi-Meerut Expressway - Package-II – Uttar Pradesh Border to Dasna Section of NH-24 in Uttar Pradesh
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has given its approval for development of 8/6 laning of Delhi-Meerut Expressway - Package-II – Uttar Pradesh Border to Dasna Section of NH-24 in Uttar Pradesh.
The cost is estimated to be Rs.1983.51 crore including cost of... Full Document
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Memorandum of Understanding between India and Qatar for promoting bilateral cooperation in the field of Information Communication Technology
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi was apprised of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in March, 2015. The MoU was ratified by both India and Qatar on 1st January, 2016 and 12th January, 2016 respectively for promoting bilateral cooperation in the field of Information... Full Document
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