Cabinet Decisions - India
Revision in some financial norms of Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan
Revision in some financial norms of Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the following revision in some financial norms of the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) Programme. The revisions are:
(i) Revision in the recurring costs of the Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya (KGBV) component of the SSA programme... Full Document
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Implementation of High Performance Computing system for improved weather and climate predictions
Implementation of High Performance Computing system for improved weather and climate predictions
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the implementation of the High Performance Computing (HPC) system during the XII plan period at a total estimated cost of Rs.567.16 crore (Rs. 500 crore non-recurring and Rs. 67.16 crore recurring).
The... Full Document
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Establishment of an Integrated Computer Aided Dispatch platform for supporting Geographical Information System Based call taking and Geographical Positioning System based Police vehicle dispatch to respond to women and other distress calls
Establishment of an Integrated Computer Aided Dispatch platform for supporting Geographical Information System Based call taking and Geographical Positioning System based Police vehicle dispatch to respond to women and other distress calls
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the proposal of the Ministry of Home Affairs to establish an... Full Document
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Development of projects under Public Private Partnership mode in various major ports
Development of projects under Public Private Partnership mode in various major ports
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved the proposal of five projects - four container terminals - one each in the major ports of Kandla, Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT), Ennore and Kolkata and one multi-purpose cargo... Full Document
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Proposal for modification in the scheme of Infrastructure Development for Food Processing: Mega Food Parks
Proposal for modification in the scheme of Infrastructure Development for Food Processing: Mega Food Parks
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved modifications in the Mega Food Park Scheme guidelines of infrastructure development for food processing. These modifications are envisaged to streamline the implementation of the scheme while retaining its... Full Document
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Approval of the National Mission on Agricultural Extension and Technology
Approval of the National Mission on Agricultural Extension and Technology
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the implementation of the National Mission on Agricultural Extension and Technology (NMAET) during the 12th Plan period. The extension of NMAET and its components will be expanded and up-scaled appropriately and implemented in... Full Document
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Finalisation of Spectrum Usage Charges for spectrum in 1800 MHz and 900 MHz bands
Finalisation of Spectrum Usage Charges for spectrum in 1800 MHz and 900 MHz bands
The Union Cabinet has approved the following rates of Spectrum Usage Charges (SUC) for spectrum in 1800 MHz and 900 MHz bands:
1. The spectrum acquired in the current auction will be charged at 5% of the AGR.... Full Document
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Approval of Bangalore Metro Rail Project Phase-2
Approval of Bangalore Metro Rail Project Phase-2
The Cabinet has approved the Bangalore Metro Rail Project Phase-2. This project will improve the public transport system in the city of Bangalore and provide the much needed additional public transport infrastructure for the city.
The total completion cost of the project is estimated at Rs.26,405.14 crore at... Full Document
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Deputation of Group 'A' officers of Department of Telecommunications and other ministries, with telecommunication and information technology background to Telecommunications Consultants India Ltd.
Deputation of Group 'A' officers of Department of Telecommunications and other ministries, with telecommunication and information technology background to Telecommunications Consultants India Ltd.
The Union Cabinet today gave its approval to allow Telecommunications Consultants India Limited (TCIL) to fill up such number of posts by deputation of Group ‘A’ officers of... Full Document
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Uniform terms of appointment and conditions of service of chairpersons/members of tribunals/quasi-judicial bodies
Uniform terms of appointment and conditions of service of chairpersons/members of tribunals/quasi-judicial bodies
The Union Cabinet today gave its approval on the recommendations of the Group of Ministers (GoM) on uniformity of tenure, retirement age, re-appointment, pension, salary and allowances including medical facilities, leave and travelling allowances for chairpersons/members of Tribunals... Full Document
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Amendments in the Central List of Other Backward Classes for 13 States and three Union Territories
Amendments in the Central List of Other Backward Classes for 13 States and three Union Territories
The Union Cabinet today gave its approval for making amendments in the Central List of Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in respect of 13 States (Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Goa, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, Punjab,... Full Document
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Setting up of Rail Tariff Authority
Setting up of Rail Tariff Authority
The Union Cabinet today gave its approval forsetting up of a Rail Tariff Authority, as an advisory body, through a Government Resolution, pending amendment of the Railway Act, 1989.
The setting up of such an authority will institutionalize a regulatory mechanism at arms length for pricing... Full Document
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Setting up of electric locomotive factory at Madhepura and Diesel locomotive factory at Marhowra, Bihar
Setting up of electric locomotive factory at Madhepura and Diesel locomotive factory at Marhowra, Bihar
The Union Cabinet today gave its approval for setting up of an electric locomotive factory at Madhepura, Bihar and a diesel locomotive factory at Marhowra, Bihar at an estimated cost of Rs. 1293.57 crore and Rs.... Full Document
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Setting up of Amritsar-Kolkata Industrial Corridor and formation of Amritsar Kolkata Industrial Corridor Development Corporation
Setting up of Amritsar-Kolkata Industrial Corridor and formation of Amritsar Kolkata Industrial Corridor Development Corporation
The Union Cabinet today gave its approval for setting up the Amritsar-Kolkata Industrial Corridor (AKIC) and formation of the AKIC Development Corporation (AKICDC).
The AKIC is proposed to be developed in a band of 150-200 kms on... Full Document
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Inclusion of Jains as a minority community under Section 2(c) of the National Commission for Minorities (NCM) Act, 1992
Inclusion of Jains as a minority community under Section 2(c) of the National Commission for Minorities (NCM) Act, 1992
The Union Cabinet today gave its approval for inclusion of Jains as a minority under Section 2 (c ) of the National Commission for Minorities Act, 1992 and the Attorney General through... Full Document
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Approval for development of trunk infrastructure for integrated industrial township at Vikram Udyogpuri, Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh in the Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC) Project
Approval for development of trunk infrastructure for integrated industrial township at Vikram Udyogpuri, Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh in the Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC) Project
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the development of trunk infrastructure for the integrated industrial township at Vikram Udyogpuri near Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh (M.P.) in... Full Document
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Approval for development of trunk infrastructure for integrated industrial township at Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh in the Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor project
Approval for development of trunk infrastructure for integrated industrial township at Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh in the Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor project
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the formation of a Joint Venture Company (JVC), with equity contribution of 50 percent each from the Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor... Full Document
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Financial Support to Nalanda University
Financial Support to Nalanda University
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved a proposal to provide financial support of Rs. 2727.10 crore to Nalanda University over a period of 12 years from 2010-11 to 2021-22.
The salient features of the financial support are:-
i) Rs. 1749.65 crore will be spent towards capital... Full Document
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Approval for formation of a Special Purpose Vehicle for implementation and operation of Model Solar Power Project at Neemrana, Rajasthan
Approval for formation of a Special Purpose Vehicle for implementation and operation of Model Solar Power Project at Neemrana, Rajasthan
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the formation of a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) for implementation and operation of the Model Solar Power Project at Neemrana, Rajasthan as a... Full Document
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Utilisation of Japanese Assistance under Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) through Special Terms For Economic Partnership (STEP) of Japanese Official Development Assistance loans for the Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor project
Utilisation of Japanese Assistance under Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) through Special Terms For Economic Partnership (STEP) of Japanese Official Development Assistance loans for the Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor project
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the utilisation of Japanese assistance under the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) through... Full Document
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