Cabinet Decisions - India
Cabinet approves acquiring land of Central Water Commission at Nallagandla, Hyderabad
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has given its approval for acquiring 372 sq. yards out of 10 acres of land including compound wall (about 200m) in the eastern side of Central Water Commission land by the Telangana State Government for improvement of Radial Road... Full Document
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Creation of additional posts of three Judicial Members and three Technical Members in the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the creation of additional posts of three Judicial Members and three Technical Members in the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT).
The posts will be created in Level 17 (Rs.2,25,000/- fixed) plus allowances as admissible. The total financial... Full Document
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Cabinet condoles sad demise of Shri Manohar Parrikar, Chief Minister on 17th March, 2019
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has condoled the sad demise of Shri Manohar Parrikar, Chief Minister on 17th March 2019 at Panaji, Goa. The Cabinet observed silence for two minutes in the memory of Late Shri Manohar Parrikar.
The Cabinet has also approved observing one day... Full Document
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Cabinet approves proposal for accession of India
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the proposal for accession of India to (i) The Nice Agreement concerning the International Classification of Goods and Services for the purposes of registration of marks, (ii) The Vienna Agreement establishing an International Classification of the figurative elements... Full Document
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Cabinet approves issue of Notifications for “General Elections to the Lok Sabha 2019)”
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the "General Elections to the Lok Sabha 2019) -for the issuance of statutory notifications under sub-section(2) of Section 14 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951”. It provides for calling upon the parliamentary constituencies to elect Members to... Full Document
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Cabinet approves Promulgation of The Daman and Diu Civil Courts (Amendment) Regulation, 2019
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved Promulgation of the Daman and Diu Civil Courts (Amendment) Regulation, 2019 and the Dadra and Nagar Haveli (Civil Courts and Miscellaneous Provisions)Amendment Regulation, 2019 under Article 240 of the Constitution.
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The move will be helpful in bringing uniformity in Judicial... Full Document
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Creation of Post of Technical Member in SAT, Mumbai
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the proposal for the creation of the Post of Technical Member in Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT), Mumbai at the level of Secretary to the Government of India in the pay scale of Rs. 2,25,000/- (fixed) or Level 17 of... Full Document
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Measures to promote Hydro Power Sector
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved Measures to promote Hydro Power Sector. These include Declaring Large Hydropower Projects (HPO) as part of non-solar Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO)
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Large Hydropower Projects to be declared as Renewable Energy source (as per existing practice, only hydropower projects less... Full Document
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MoU between India and Germany on Cooperation in the field of Occupational Safety and Health
The Union cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Germany on Cooperation in the field of Occupational Safety and Health (OSH). The MoU was renewed on 13th November 2018.
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The collaboration till date has immensely helped in adopting modern training techniques... Full Document
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Proposal of AAI for surrendering encroached AAI’s land measuring 106.76 acres at Bhopal Airport – to M.P. Government
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the proposal of Airports Authority of India (AAI) for surrendering encroached AAI’s land measuring 106.76 acres situated at Gandhi Nagar, Bhopal to the State Government of Madhya Pradesh (M.P). It is in lieu of 96.56 acres of land already... Full Document
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MoU between India and UK on Cancer Research Initiative
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and U.K. on Cancer Research Initiative. The MoU was signed on 14th November 2018.
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The India-UK Cancer Research Initiative will identify a core set of research challenges that address issues of affordability, prevention... Full Document
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Mobility Solutions get a boost
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved:
Setting up of a National Mission on Transformative Mobility and Battery Storage, to drive clean, connected, shared, sustainable and holistic mobility initiatives;
Phased Manufacturing Programme (PMP) valid for 5 years till 2024 to support setting up of a few large-scale, export-competitive... Full Document
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Continuation of Atal Innovation Mission
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved Continuation of Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), and for incurring expenditure up to Rs. 1000 crore till 2019-20 by Atal Innovation Mission for expanding Atal Tinkering Labs to 10,000 schools in view of their huge success at the... Full Document
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Scheme to Rebate State and Central Embedded Taxes to Support the Textile Sector
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the Scheme to Rebate State and Central Embedded Taxes to Support the Textile Sector. This will enable the Government to take various measures for making exports of apparel and made-ups zero-rated.
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At present, apparel and made-ups segments are supported under... Full Document
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Proposal to Constitute Committee to recommend the process for conferring / recognizing ownership or transfer / mortgage right to the residents of Unauthorized Colonies in Delhi
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the proposal for Constitution of a Committee to recommend the process for conferring/recognizing ownership or transfer/mortgage rights to the residents of Unauthorized Colonies (UCs) in Delhi. The Committee will be chaired by the Lt. Governor of Delhi with the... Full Document
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Amendment to the Article 3 of the Agreement between India and Bhutan
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved Amendment to the Article 3 of the Agreement between India and Bhutan regarding Mandechhu Hydro Electric Project (MHEP) in order to extend the loan repayment tenure by two years extended by India to Bhutan, for implementation of the said... Full Document
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Cabinet approves “FMBAP” for Flood Management Works in entire country
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the "Flood Management and Border Areas Programme (FMBAP)" for Flood Management Works in the entire country and River Management Activities and works related to Border Areas for the period 2017-18 to 2019-20 with a total outlay of Rs.3342.00 crores.
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The... Full Document
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Agreement between India and Belarus on MLAT in Civil and Commercial Matters
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the agreement between Republic of India and the Republic of Belarus on Mutual Legal Assistance (MLAT) in Civil and Commercial Matters.
The Agreement after having come into force will promote Mutual Legal Assistance between the Contracting Parties in Civil... Full Document
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MoU between UPSC and CSCM
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) and Civil Service Council of Mongolia (CSCM).
The MoU will strengthen the existing relationship between CSCM and UPSC. It will facilitate the sharing of experience and expertise of both... Full Document
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Cabinet approves Delhi Metro's Phase -4 project
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approvedDelhi Metro's Phase -4 projects comprising of 3 - priority corridors. The total length of these 3 corridors is 61.679 km. Out of the total 61.679 km, 22.359 km will be built underground and 39.320 km will be constructed... Full Document
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