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October 14, 2026 4:38 PM

Cabinet approves Rs 53,428 crore social assistance programme, expands disability pension eligibility

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the continuation of the National Social Assistance Programme for five years, from 2026–27 to 2030–31, with an outlay of ₹53,428 crore, while expanding disability pension eligibility and increasing assistance. The programme will be renamed Pradhan Mantri Samajik Sahayata Yojana. The decision, taken by the Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will benefit 3.20 crore beneficiaries across all 36 states and Union Territories. Under the renam...

October 14, 2026 4:29 PM

Cabinet Approves 78 Days’ Productivity Linked Bonus for Railway Employees

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved a Productivity Linked Bonus (PLB) equivalent to 78 days’ wages for eligible railway employees, involving an outlay of ₹2,009.61 crore. The decision will benefit around 11.4 lakh non-gazetted railway employees in recognition of their performance during the year. The bonus is paid annually ahead of the Durga Puja and Dussehra festivities. The initiative is intended to incentivise railway staff and motivate them to contri...

October 6, 2026 10:27 PM

PM Modi hails SME Growth Fund as big boost for MSMEs, says ITLA will spur growth

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday described the Cabinet’s approval of the ₹10,000 crore SME Growth Fund as a major boost for the MSME sector and said it would help create the next generation of Indian business leaders. He also highlighted the Cabinet approval for setting up the Integrated Transport & Logistics Authority (ITLA), saying greater coordination, data-led planning and multimodal integration across the transport ecosystem would have a wide-ranging impact on India’s growt...

October 6, 2026 4:46 PM

Cabinet congratulates PM Modi on 25 years of unbroken leadership

The Union Cabinet on Tuesday passed a resolution congratulating Prime Minister Narendra Modi on completing 25 years of continuous leadership as head of government, highlighting his record in development, welfare, economic reform, national security and diplomacy. The resolution traced the links between PM Modi’s leadership in Gujarat and his tenure as Prime Minister, describing “Nation First” and “Citizen First” as guiding principles. It said three electoral mandates in Gujarat and sup...

October 6, 2026 4:08 PM

Cabinet approves Rs 10,000 crore commitment for SME Growth Fund

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday approved a government commitment of ₹10,000 crore towards establishing the SME Growth Fund to provide direct equity investments in small and medium enterprises and help them grow into globally competitive companies. Announced in the Union Budget 2026–27, the fund aims to mobilise growth-oriented capital for enterprises across manufacturing, services, technology, innovation-driven sectors and strategic value chains. It fo...

October 6, 2026 4:21 PM

Cabinet approves setting up of Integrated Transport & Logistics Authority

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the setting up of a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) — Integrated Transport and Logistics Authority (ITLA) to strengthen research, planning, project appraisal, monitoring and impact assessment in the transport and logistics sectors. The move seeks to address challenges arising from fragmented planning and implementation across multiple transport-related Ministries and agencies. The government said greater coordinat...

September 30, 2026 4:24 PM

Cabinet approves ₹1.86 lakh crore PM-DHARA scheme for green energy transmission

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the PM-DHARA (PM-Developing Harmonized and Accelerated Renewable-energy Access) Scheme to strengthen the Intra-State Transmission System and facilitate the evacuation of up to 135 GW of renewable energy across States and Union Territories. The scheme also provides for deployment of 50 GWh of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) at renewable energy developer or generator ends, or at other locations important for grid f...

September 30, 2026 4:10 PM

Cabinet approves MSP hike for all Rabi crops for 2027-28 marketing season

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved an increase in the Minimum Support Prices (MSPs) for all mandated Rabi crops for the 2027-28 Marketing Season, with the government saying the move will ensure remunerative prices for farmers and encourage crop diversification. The highest absolute increase in MSP has been approved for safflower at ₹675 per quintal, followed by rapeseed and mustard at ₹413 per quintal and lentil (...

September 30, 2026 4:04 PM

Cabinet approves Rs 1,789 crore intelligent traffic management system for Delhi

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved a ₹1,789.52 crore Intelligent Traffic Management System (ITMS) for Delhi to improve traffic flow, road safety and incident response through real-time data, artificial intelligence and automated enforcement. The project, to be implemented by the Delhi Police, will cover 42 identified traffic corridors and will be rolled out in three phases over 24 months, followed by five years of o...

September 10, 2026 12:38 AM

‘Will ensure strong connectivity’: PM Modi hails Cabinet decision on railway projects

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday hailed the Union Cabinet's approval of eight railway projects worth more than Rs 20,000 crore, saying these will ensure stronger connectivity, faster passenger movement and lower logistics cost. The cabinet approved five multitracking projects covering 17 districts across Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Telangana, increasing the existing network of Indian Railways by about 540 kms. The total estimated cost of the projects is Rs 10,021 crore an...