Cabinet Decisions - India
Cabinet approves Discovered Small Fields (DSF) Policy Bid Round-II
Cabinet approves Discovered Small Fields (DSF) Policy Bid Round-II for 60 un-monetised discoveries of ONGC and OIL under Nomination and Relinquished Discoveries under PSC Regime
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval for extending the Discovered Small Field Policy notified on 14.10.2015 to... Full Document
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Ratification of the Minamata Convention on Mercury
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the proposal for ratification of Minamata Convention on Mercury and depositing the instrument of ratification enabling India to become a Party of the Convention.
The approval entails Ratification of the Minamata Convention on Mercury along with flexibility for... Full Document
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Cabinet approves placing the new Instrument adopted by International Labour Organization (ILO)
Cabinet approves placing the new Instrument adopted by International Labour Organization (ILO) Recommendation concerning “The Employment and Decent Work for Peace and Resilience (No.-205)” before the Parliament
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval for placing the new Instrument adopted by International Labour... Full Document
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Implementation of ‘Prime Minister Research Fellows (PMRF)'
The Union Cabinet today approved implementation of 'Prime Minister's Research Fellows (PMRF)' scheme at a total cost of Rs.1650 crore for a period of seven years beginning 2018-19.
The Prime Minister has emphasized the importance of innovation and technology for the progress and development of the nation. This fellowship scheme is... Full Document
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Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2017
Cabinet approves Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2017 to replace the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Ordinance, 2017
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given Ex-post facto approval to the modifications carried out in the replacement Bill, which replaced the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code... Full Document
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Amendment to the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006
Cabinet approves proposal for Amendment to the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006 to change the criteria of classification and to withdraw the MSMED (Amendment) Bill, 2015 – pending in Lok Sabha
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved change in the basis... Full Document
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MoU signed between India and Tunisia for cooperation on Youth matters
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has been apprised of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between India and Tunisia to promote cooperation in the field of youth matters The MoU was signed on 30.10.2017 in New Delhi.
The objective of the MoU is to create... Full Document
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Cabinet approves changes in the Major Port Authorities Bill 2016
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the incorporation of the Official Amendments to the Major Port Authorities Bill 2016, which is pending in the Parliament. The Amendments are based on the recommendations of the Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee.
Following changes are being incorporated:
(i) The... Full Document
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Enhancement of target under Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved to enhance of the target of Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) from five crore to eight crore with an additional allocation of Rs. 4,800 crore. The decision comes in the wake of huge response... Full Document
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Scheme for augmenting human resources for health and medical education
Cabinet approves scheme for augmenting human resources for health and medical education
24 new Medical Colleges to be set up in underserved areas
18,058 UG and PG seats to be increased in medical colleges
248 Nursing and Midwifery schools to be set up
Giving a boost to Health and Medical Education, the Cabinet Committee... Full Document
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Rationalization of Autonomous Bodies under Department of Health & Family Welfare
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the proposal for closure of Autonomous Bodies, namely, Rashtriya Arogya Nidhi (RAN) and Jansankhya Sthirata Kosh (JSK) and the functions are proposed to be vested in Department of Health & Family Welfare (DoHFW).
The rationalization of Autonomous Bodies under... Full Document
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Cabinet approves hike in MSP for Copra for 2018 season
Cabinet approves hike in MSP for Copra for 2018 season
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has given its approval for increase in the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for Fair Average Quality (FAQ) of "Milling Copra" to Rs.7500/- per quintal for 2018 season... Full Document
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MoU between India and Canada for cooperation in the field of Science & Technology
Cabinet approves MoU between India and Canada for cooperation in the field of Science & Technology
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Canada for cooperation in the field of Science & Technology. The MoU will provide a mechanism and help to foster scientific... Full Document
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Cadre review of Group 'A' Executive Cadre of Central Industrial Security Force
Cabinet approves Cadre review of Group 'A' Executive Cadre of Central Industrial Security Force
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the Cadre review of Group 'A' Executive Cadre of Central Industrial Security Force (CISF). It provides for creation of 25 posts of various ranks from... Full Document
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Implementation of CCEA decision on closure of Tungabhadra Steel Products Limited
Cabinet approves implementation of CCEA decision on closure of Tungabhadra Steel Products Limited
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the implementation of the CCEA decision on closure of Tungabhadra Steel Products Limited (TSPL) regarding disposal of its immovable assets. It also provides for getting the... Full Document
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Fixed term for Chairperson and Members of the National Trust
Cabinet approves fixed term for Chairperson and Members of the National Trust
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the proposal to amend Section 4(1) and Section 5(1) of the National Trust for the Welfare of Person with Autism, Cerebral Plasy, Mental Retardation and Multiple... Full Document
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FDI policy further liberalized in key sectors
FDI policy further liberalized in key sectors
Cabinet approves amendments in FDI policy
100% FDI under automatic route for Single Brand Retail Trading
100% FDI under automatic route in Construction Development
Foreign airlines allowed to invest up to 49% under approval route in Air India
FIIs/FPIs allowed to invest in Power Exchanges through primary market
Definition... Full Document
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Continuation of Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme beyond 12th Plan
Cabinet approves continuation of Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme beyond 12th Plan
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has given its approval to continuation of Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) till the term of the 14th Finance Commission i.e.... Full Document
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Cabinet gives approval to the Approach to be adopted by India at the Eleventh Ministerial Conference of the WTO held in Buenos Aires, Argentina during 10-13 December 2017
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given ex-post facto approval to the Note submitted by the Department of Commerce and approved the approach to be adopted by India at the Eleventh Ministerial Conference of the WTO held in Buenos Aires, Argentina in December 2017.
The... Full Document
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MoU between India and Israel on Cooperation in the Oil and Gas Sector
Cabinet approves MoU between India and Israel on Cooperation in the Oil and Gas Sector
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Israel on cooperation in the Oil and Gas Sector.
The MoU is expected to... Full Document
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