Cabinet

August 16, 2024 9:32 PM

Cabinet approves five major infra projects: 3 metros at Bengaluru, Pune, Thane and airports at Bagdogra in West Bengal and Bihta in Bihar

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Friday approved three major metro rail projects and two new airport facilities across India. In Bengaluru, the Cabinet has approved Phase-3 of the Bangalore Metro Rail Project, an ambitious expansion aimed at further extending the city’s metro network. With an investment of Rs. 15,611 crore, this phase will introduce two new elevated corridors, spanning a total of 44.65 km and encompassing 31 stations. Corridor 1 will run 32.15 km...

Cabinet approves MSP for 14 Kharif season crops, farmers to get Rs 35,000 crore more over previous season

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved an increase in the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for 14 Kharif crops, including paddy, ragi, bajra, jowar, maize, and cotton. The decision will have a financial implication of Rs 2 lakh crore for the government while ensuring a gain of Rs 35,000 crore for farmers over the previous season. Addressing the media after the Cabinet meeting, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw underscored the significance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's third...