Cabinet Decisions - General, India
Cabinet apprised of the signing of protocol with Czech Republic on bilateral cooperation in the field of heavy industry
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has been apprised of the protocol signed earlier between India and Czech Republic in the field of heavy industry, especially in industrial cooperation and facilities construction.
The Protocol includes the intent for modernization of the existing facilities in India by... Full Document
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Cabinet approves ILO Recommendation No. 204 (R-204) concerning transition from the informal to the formal economy
The Union Cabinet under the Chairmanship of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the proposal for placing the new Instrument adopted by International Labour Organization (ILO) – Recommendations concerning ‘The Transition from the Informal to the Formal Economy (No.204)’ before the Parliament.
The International Labour Conference of ILO at its... Full Document
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Cabinet gives ex-post facto approval in respect of Memoranda of Understanding entered into by Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Competition Commission of India (CCI) and Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) with Foreign Countries/Organizations
The Union Cabinet under the Chairmanship of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its post-facto approval to the Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) between the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Competition Commission of India (CCI) and Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) with Foreign Countries/Organizations.
The Memoranda of Understanding are between the... Full Document
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Memorandum of Understanding between India and Bangladesh and Mode of Operation of Border Haats for setting up of Border Haats of India-BangladeshBorder and addendum to the MoU signed earlier
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its ex-post-facto approval for the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Bangladesh for (i) MoU and Mode of Operation of Border Haats signed on 23.10.2010 with Bangladesh for setting up Border Haats on India-Bangladesh Border, (ii)... Full Document
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Closure of HMT Watches Ltd. (HMTW), HMT Chinar Watches Ltd. (HMTCW) and HMT Bearings Ltd. (HMTB)
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has given its approval for offering attractive VRS / VSS packages at 2007 pay scales to mitigate the hardships being faced by the employees of HMT Watches Ltd., HMT Chinar Watches Ltd. and HMT Bearings Ltd.... Full Document
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Four laning of Nagina-Kashipur section of National Highway – 74 in Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has given its approval for development of the four laning of the Nagina-Kashipur section of National Highway – 74 in Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh.
This work will be under the National Highways Development Project (NHDP) Phase-IV. The... Full Document
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Cabinet informed of the developments in India-Australia Civil Nuclear Cooperation
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi took note of the administrative arrangements for implementing the India-Australia Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement that came into force on 13th November, 2015. The fuel supply arrangements with Australia will bolster energy security by supporting the expansion of nuclear power... Full Document
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Memorandum of Understanding between India and Jordan for promoting cooperation In the field of Information Technology and Electronics
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has been apprised of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in October, 2015 between India and Jordan for promoting cooperation In the field of Information Technology and Electronics.
The MoU will develop and strengthen industrial, technological and commercial cooperation between... Full Document
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Memorandum of Understanding between SINTEF, Norway and Central Public Works Department in the field of Recycling of Construction and Demolition Waste
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between SINTEF, Norway and Central Public Works Department (CPWD) for cooperation in the development of human resource capacity building and scientific research in the field of Recycling of Construction... Full Document
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Approval for signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Urban Development and Bloomberg Philanthropies to support the development of Smart Cities
The Union Cabinet under the Chairmanship of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval for signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Urban Development and Bloomberg Philanthropies (BP), New York to support the development of Smart Cities.
The proposal entails Bloomberg Philanthropies to work as Knowledge... Full Document
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Exchange of Airports Authority of India's land at Visakhapatnam Airport with an equivalent area of land offered by Visakhapatnam Port Trust for setting up of Multi Modal Logistics Park by M/s. Container Corporation of India at Visakhapatnam
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the exchange of Airports Authority of India's (AAI) land measuring 11.45 acres at Visakhapatnam Airport with an equivalent area of land offered by Visakhapatnam Port Trust for setting up of Multi Modal Logistics Park (MMLP) by M/s... Full Document
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Agreement between India and Maldives for the exchange of information with respect to taxes
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the signing and ratification of an Agreement for the exchange of information between India and Maldives with respect to taxes.
The Agreement will stimulate effective exchange of information between the two countries which will help curb tax evasion... Full Document
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Construction of 69 Bridges including Approach Roads on the Tamu-Kyigone-Kalewa road section of the Trilateral Highway in Myanmar
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the construction of 69 Bridges including Approach Roads on the Tamu-Kyigone-Kalewa (TKK) road section of the Trilateral Highway in Myanmar at a cost of Rs.371.58 crore.
This will impart all weather usability to the TKK road section, which... Full Document
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Protocol amending the convention between India and Slovenia for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with respect to Taxes on Income
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the signing of a Protocol amending the Convention between India and Slovenia for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with respect to Taxes on Income.
The amendment in the Protocol will broaden the... Full Document
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Ex-post facto approval for signing of MoU among BRICS countries on BRICS Network University
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has given its ex-post facto approval for signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) among BRICS countries on BRICS Network University. The negotiations were held on this during the 3rd BRICS Education Ministers meeting and Senior Officials meeting in November,... Full Document
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Memorandum of Understanding on the Conservation of Migratory Birds of Prey in Africa and Eurasia
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval to sign Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) on the Conservation of Migratory Birds of Prey in Africa and Eurasia, also called the 'Raptor MOU' with the Convention on Conservation of Migratory Species (CMS). With the signing... Full Document
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Renewal of MoU between India and Canada in Higher Education
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has given its approval for renewal of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Canada for cooperation in Higher Education.
The MoU will help to intensify existing partnerships between India and Canada in the field of Higher Education.
Background:
A Memorandum of... Full Document
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Cabinet approves formation of Joint Venture Companies with various State Governments for rail infrastructure projects
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the formation of Joint Venture Companies with various State Governments to mobilize resources for undertaking various rail infrastructure projects in the States. The initial paid up capital of Ministry of Railways would be limited to Rs. 50... Full Document
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Cabinet approves Amended Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme for Textiles industry Amended scheme to boost ‘Make in India’ in textile sector: to generate investment of one lakh crore rupees and create over 30 lakh jobs
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the introduction of "Amended Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme (ATUFS)" in place of the existing Revised Restructured Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme (RR-TUFS),for technology upgradation of the textiles industry, with effect from the date of notification... Full Document
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A BIG BOOST FOR SOLAR ROOFTOPS IN INDIA
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the scaling up of budget from Rs, 600 crore to Rs. 5,000 crore for implementation of Grid Connected Rooftops systems over a period of five years upto 2019-20 under National Solar Mission (NSM). This... Full Document
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