Union Cabinet

January 22, 2025 3:58 PM

Centre reviews progress under National Health Mission

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday was apprised on the progress made under the National Health Mission (NHM), including accelerated decline in Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR), Infant Mortality Rate (IMR), Under Five Mortality Rate (U5MR) and Total Fertility Rate (TFR). The Cabinet also took note of the progress made in respect of various disease programmes like tuberculosis, malaria, kala-azar, dengue, leprosy, viral hepatitis, etc. and new initiatives undertaken such as National Sickle Cell Anaemia...

January 1, 2025 4:28 PM

Cabinet approves extension of DAP subsidy to support farmers

The Union Cabinet has approved an extension of the One-time Special Package on Di-Ammonium Phosphate (DAP). This package, providing an additional subsidy of ₹3,500 per metric tonne over the existing Nutrient-Based Subsidy (NBS), will now continue beyond January 1, 2025, until further notice. The decision aims to ensure the continued availability of DAP at affordable prices for farmers. Implementation Details The additional subsidy will be provided over and above the ongoing NBS scheme, whi...

November 29, 2024 3:11 PM

‘One Nation One Subscription’ scheme approved to spur research and development

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved One Nation One Subscription, a new Central Sector Scheme for providing country-wide access to scholarly research articles and journal publication. PM Modi has time and again pointed out the importance of research and development in our country in the Amrit Kaal. The scheme will be administered through a simple, user friendly and fully digital process. This will be a “One Nation One Subscription” facility for the govern...

November 25, 2024 11:01 PM

Cabinet approves National Mission on Natural Farming with ₹2,481 crore outlay

The Union Cabinet on Monday approved the launch of the National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF) as a standalone Centrally Sponsored Scheme. The mission will operate with a total financial outlay of ₹2,481 crore, with ₹1,584 crore contributed by the central government and ₹897 crore from state governments, covering the period up to the 15th Finance Commission (2025-26). Briefing reporters after the Cabinet meeting, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw described the init...

November 6, 2024 4:00 PM

Cabinet approves PM Vidyalaxmi scheme for affordable education loans

The Union Cabinet has approved the PM Vidyalaxmi scheme, aimed at easing financial barriers for middle-class students pursuing higher education. This initiative enables students admitted to higher education institutions to secure loans without collateral or guarantors, Union Information Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced after the Cabinet meeting. Under the PM Vidyalaxmi scheme, up to 100,000 students annually can avail of education loans for their studies. Students from families with an annua...

October 24, 2024 5:12 PM

Cabinet approves ₹1,000 crore venture capital fund to boost space sector startups

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the creation of a ₹1,000 crore Venture Capital Fund dedicated to the space sector, under the supervision of the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Center (IN-SPACe). Announcing the decision, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the fund aims to support the development of space startups, with a planned deployment period of up to five years from the start of operations. “The Union Ca...

October 18, 2024 11:02 PM

PM Modi to visit Varanasi on Oct 20, lay foundation for 23 projects worth ₹1,300 crore

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Varanasi, his parliamentary constituency, on October 20 to lay the foundation stone for 23 development projects worth ₹1,300 crore. Preparations are in full swing in Varanasi ahead of the Prime Minister’s visit. Earlier this week, the Union Cabinet approved a major infrastructure initiative—a rail-cum-road bridge across the Ganga, connecting Varanasi and Chandauli districts. This project will feature a six-lane highway on the upper deck and a four-l...

October 16, 2024 9:39 PM

Cabinet approves multi-deck bridge across Ganga connecting Varanasi and Chandauli with six-lane highway and four railway tracks

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the construction of a state-of-the-art rail-cum-road bridge across the Ganga River, traversing Varanasi and Chandauli districts in Uttar Pradesh. The bridge will feature a six-lane highway on the upper deck and four railway lines on the lower deck, marking a significant infrastructural upgrade for the region. Announcing the decision, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, who also serves as the Union Railways Minister, explained the need ...

October 16, 2024 4:29 PM

Cabinet approves 3% hike in DA for govt employees

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved a 3% increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) for central government employees on Wednesday. The hike, which takes effect from July 1, 2024, also extends to pensioners, with Dearness Relief (DR) being increased by the same percentage. The Dearness Relief for pensioners has also been revised by 3%, Vaishnaw said. "The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved an additional installment of Dearness Allowanc...

October 3, 2024 10:53 PM

Cabinet approves India to Join International Energy Efficiency Hub by signing the Letter of Intent

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved India's decision to join the International Energy Efficiency Hub by signing a Letter of Intent. This strategic move aligns with India’s commitment to advancing sustainable development and reducing greenhouse gas emissions through global cooperation. The International Energy Efficiency Hub (Hub) was established in 2020 as the successor to the International Partnership for Energy Efficiency Cooperation (IPEEC), in which In...