Cabinet Decisions - India
Cabinet approves ISRO Technical Liaison Unit at Moscow
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the setting up of ISRO Technical Liaison Unit (ITLU) at Moscow, Russia.
Financial Implications:
An average annual expenditure of about Rs. 1.50 crore per annum is anticipated to be incurred at ITLU in Moscow, Russia towards salary, office expenses, rent, taxes etc.
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UN Convention on International Settlement Agreements resulting from mediation by India
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the signing of the United Nations Convention on International Settlement Agreements (UNISA) resulting from mediation by the Republic of India scheduled to be held at Singapore on 7th August 2019, or at United Nations Headquarters.
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The signing of the Convention... Full Document
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MoU between India and Bahrain on Cooperation in the Exploration and Uses of Outer Space for Peaceful Purposes
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi was apprised about the signing of Memorandum of Understanding between India and Bahrain on Cooperation in the Exploration and Uses of Outer Space for Peaceful Purposes.
The MoU was signed on March 11, 2019, at Bengaluru by India and on March 28,... Full Document
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Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) rates for Phosphatic and Potassic (P&K) fertilizers for the year 2019-20
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the proposal of the Department of Fertilizers for fixation of Nutrient Based Subsidy Rates for P&K Fertilizers for the year 2019-20. The approved rates for NBS effective from the date of notification will be as under:
Per... Full Document
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Sale of 481.79 acres of land held by FACT to the Government of Kerala and utilization of the sale proceeds by FACT
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the following proposals:
Sale of 481.79 acres of land held by the Fertilizers and Chemicals Travancore Ltd. (FACT) to the Govt. of Kerala in the following manner:
150 acres of land at the rate of Rs. 1 crore per acre (in... Full Document
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Cabinet approves merger / amalgamation of National Institute of Miners' Health
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved to dissolve National Institute of Miners' Health (NIMH), an autonomous Institute under Ministry of Mines (MoM) and merge/amalgamate with ICMR-National Institute of Occupational Health (NIOH), Ahmedabad, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoH&FW) with all assets and liabilities; and... Full Document
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Cabinet approves creation of buffer stock of 40 LMT of sugar
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the following proposals:
Creation of buffer stock of 40 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) of sugar for one year and to incur estimated maximum expenditure of Rs.1674 crores for this purpose. However, based on the market price... Full Document
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Cabinet approves Determination of ‘Fair and Remunerative Price’ of sugarcane
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the proposal in respect of Determination of ‘Fair and Remunerative Price’ of sugarcane payable by sugar mills for 2019-20 sugar season.
The FRP is based on the recommendation of the Commission of Agricultural Costs & Prices... Full Document
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Extension of the term of the Fifteenth Finance Commission up to 30th November, 2019
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the extension of the term of Fifteenth Finance Commission up to 30th November, 2019. It will enable the Commission to examine various comparable estimates for financial projections in view of reforms and the new realities to finalise its recommendations for the... Full Document
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Inter-Institutional Agreement between India and USA for cooperation in the field of medicine
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given ex-post facto approval to the Inter-Institutional Agreement between India and the USA in the areas of regenerative medicine and 3D bioprinting, new technologies, exchange of scientific ideas/information and technologies, and joint use of scientific infrastructure.
Benefits:
The joint research projects, training... Full Document
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Implementation of the Cabinet’s decision dated 28.12.2016 regarding pharmaceutical companies in the public sector – seeking modification therein
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the following decisions:
Modifying the earlier decision dated 28.12.2016 of sale of land of PSUs to government agencies and instead permitting the sale of land as per revised DPE's guidelines dated 14.06.2018; and
Providing budgetary support as a loan to the... Full Document
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Amendment in the Terms of Reference for the Fifteenth Finance Commission
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the proposed amendment to enable Fifteenth Finance Commission to address serious concerns regarding the allocation of adequate, secure and non-lapsable funds for defence and internal security of India.
The Fifteenth Finance Commission has been constituted by the President on 27th November,... Full Document
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Enhancing Infrastructure in Arunachal Pradesh
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the expenditure on pre-investment activities and various clearances for Dibang Multipurpose Project (MPP) in Arunachal Pradesh for an amount of Rs. 1600 crore.
The estimated total cost of the Project is Rs. 28080.35 including IDC... Full Document
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Boost to Rail connectivity in Assam
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has given its approval to construct the New Bongaigaon and Agthori via Rangiya doubling (142.97 km) of Northeast Frontier Railway in Assam with an estimated cost of Rs. 2042.51 crore. The project will be completed by... Full Document
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Boost to Railway Connectivity between Allahabad and Mughalsarai
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has given its approval to construct a 3rd railway line between Allahabad - Mughalsarai (now Pt. DeenDayal Upadhyaya Jn.) (Length 150 km) with an estimated cost of Rs. 2649.44 crore. The project will be completed by... Full Document
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Boost to Rail Connectivity in Uttar Pradesh
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has given its approval to construct a new railway line between Sahjanwa and Dohrighat (81.17 Km) with an estimated cost of Rs. 1319.75crore.The project will be completed by 2023-24 and will be executed by the Construction... Full Document
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Death Penalty provisions for Sexual offences against Children
In a historic decision to protect the children from Sexual offences, the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the Amendments in the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012. It will make punishment more stringent for committing sexual crimes against children including death penalty.... Full Document
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Cabinet approves The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill 2019
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the proposal to introduce The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill, 2019. The Bill will be introduced in the ensuing Session of Parliament.
The Bill provides a mechanism for their social, economic and educational empowerment.
Impact
The Bill will benefit a large... Full Document
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Cabinet approves Code on Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Bill, 2019
In the spirit of ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikaas’ and ‘Sabka Vishwas’, the NDA Government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been continuously working for the benefit of people from various walks of life. With this objective, the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved for introduction... Full Document
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Resolving Inter-State Water Disputes efficiently & at faster pace
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved theInter-State River Water Disputes (Amendment) Bill, 2019for adjudication of disputes relating to waters of inter-State rivers and river valley thereof.
It will further streamline the adjudication of inter-State river water disputes. The Bill seeks to amend the Inter-State River Water Disputes Act,... Full Document
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