Cabinet Decisions - India
Ex-post facto approval of the MoU signed in 2008 and renewed in 2014 between the ICAI and ICAEW
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved Ex-post facto approval of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed in 2008 and renewed in 2014 between the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) and Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales (ICAEW). The Cabinet also approved... Full Document
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Cabinet approves reservation in Teachers’ Cadre Ordinance, 2019
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the proposal for promulgation of "The Central Educational Institutions (Reservation in Teachers' Cadre) Ordinance, 2019" considering the University/ College as a unit instead of 'Department/ Subject'.
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This decision is expected to improve the teaching standards in the higher educational... Full Document
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MoU between India and Austria
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, India and the Federal Ministry of Transport, Innovation and Technology, Austria on Technology Cooperation in the Road Infrastructure Sector.
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The MoU aims to... Full Document
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Grant of medical facilities under Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS)
The Cabinet Meeting Chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi today approved the grant of Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) facilities to World War-II Veterans, Emergency Commissioned Officers (ECOs), Short Service Commissioned Officers (SSCOs) and pre-mature retirees.
As a result, over 43,000 individuals not covered so far under ECHS will be able... Full Document
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Setting up of 50 new Kendriya Vidyalayas under Civil/Defence Sector all over the country
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the setting up of 50 new KendriyaVidyalayas under Civil/Defence Sector all over the country.
The Vidyalayas are proposed to be opened in the Civil/Defense Sector and once they are fully functional they will provide quality education to approximately 50,000... Full Document
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Continuation of National AIDS Control Programme-IV (NACP-IV)
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by the Prime Minister has given its approval for continuation of National AIDS Control Programme-IV (NACP-IV) beyond 12th Five Year Plan for a period of three years from April 2017 to March 2020. The total outlay will be Rs.6434.76 crore.
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More than 99% of the... Full Document
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Mumbai Urban Transport Project Phase-IIIA
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by the Prime Minister has approved Phase-IIIA of the Mumbai Urban Transport Project.
Expenditure:
The total estimated cost of the project will be Rs.30,849 crore with the completion cost of Rs.33690 crore. The project is likely to be completed in five years.
Benefits:
introduction of air-conditioned coaches... Full Document
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Procedure and mechanism for Strategic Disinvestment of the CPSEs
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by the Prime Minister has approved delegation of the following to Alternative Mechanism in all the cases of Strategic Disinvestment of CPSEs where CCEA has given 'in principle’ approval for strategic disinvestment:
(i) The quantum of shares to be transacted, mode of sale and... Full Document
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Cabinet approves the 3rd line between Narayangarh & Bhadrak (155 Km) on South Eastern Railway
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the construction of a 3rd railway line between Narayangarh in West Bengal & Bhadrak in Odisha of 155 km length. At a total cost of Rs. 1,866.31 crore it is slated for completion during the... Full Document
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Implementation of 1320 MW Khurja Super Thermal Power Project in Uttar Pradesh
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by the Prime Minister has approved the investment approval for 2x660MW Khurja Super Thermal Power Plant (STPP) in District Bulandshahar of Uttar Pradesh at an estimated cost of Rs.11,089.42 crore and Amelia Coal Mine in District Singraulli, Madhya Pradesh.
The project will be implemented... Full Document
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Investment approval for 1320 MW Buxar Thermal Power Project in Bihar
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has given its approval for investment approval for 2x660 MW Buxar Thermal Power Project (Buxar TPP) in District Buxar of Bihar.
The project will be completed at an estimated cost of Rs. 10,439.09 crore and implemented by... Full Document
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Cabinet approves Teesta Stage-VI HE Project (4x125 mw), Sikkim
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval for the investment sanction for the acquisition of M/s Lanco Teesta Hydro Power Ltd (LTHPL) and execution of balance work of the Teesta Stage-Vl HE Project by NHPC Ltd in Sikkim.
The project... Full Document
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Cabinet approves Kiru Hydro Electric (HE) Project (4 X 156 MW) in Jammu and Kashmir
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the investment sanction for construction of Kiru Hydro Electric(HE) Project (624 MW) by M/s Chenab Valley Power Projects Private Limited (M/s CVPPPL) in Jammu & Kashmir.
The project will be implemented at an estimated cost of... Full Document
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Recommendations of Group of Ministers constituted to examine the specific recommendations of High Level Empowered Committee (HLEC)
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by the Prime Minister has approved the recommendations of Group of Ministers (GoM) constituted to examine the specific recommendations of High-Level Empowered Committee (HLEC) constituted to address the issues of Stressed Thermal Power Projects.
The CCEA has approved recommendations of the GoM mainly relating... Full Document
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Regional air connectivity infrastructure gets a boost
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval for extension of time and scope for revival and development of un-served and under-served airstrips of State Governments, Airports Authority of India (AAI), Civil enclaves, CPSUs, helipads and water aerodromes at the... Full Document
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Government intervenes to support sugar sector and sugarcane farmers
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval for funds amounting to Rs.2790 crore towards interest subvention for extending indicative loan amount of Rs.12900 crore by banks to the sugar mills under “Scheme for extending financial assistance to sugar mills... Full Document
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MoU between India and Argentina on cooperation in the field of Medical Products Regulation
The Union cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given ex-post facto approval to the MoU between India and Argentina on cooperation in the field of Medical Products Regulation.
Benefits:
The approval would facilitate better understanding of the regulatory aspects between the two sides and help in increasing India’s... Full Document
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Inclusion of Common Services Centres under MEITY as Enrolment Agency for PM-SYM
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved inclusion of Common Service Centres (CSC e-Governance Services India Ltd.) under MeitY as an enrolment agency and permitting bulk deposits by other Ministries / Departments / Welfare Boards / other agencies of Central and State Governments in lieu... Full Document
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Setting up of a Railway Zone at Vishakhapatnam
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved setting up of a Railway Zone at Vishakhapatnam and a new division with headquarter at Rayagada by reorganizing the existing South Central Railway and East Coast Railway.
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Setting up of the new Railway Zone will bring optimality with regard... Full Document
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Relaxation in Aadhaar related Conditions for Second Instalment under PM - KISAN scheme
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved Relaxation in Aadhar related Conditions for the release of Second Instalment of income support to all Small and Marginal land-holder farmers’ families with cultivable land-holding up to 2 hectares across the country under PM - KISAN scheme.
The... Full Document
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