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

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...

PM Modi hails mega infra push as Cabinet approves projects worth over Rs 13,000 crore for railway multitracking and Bihar NH-22

August 20, 2026 1:42 AM

PM Modi hails mega infra push as Cabinet approves projects worth over Rs 13,000 crore for railway multitracking and Bihar NH-22

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday approved infrastructure projects worth over Rs 13,000 crore, including four railway multitracking projects across four states and the four-laning of the Muzaffarpur-Sitamarhi-Sonbarsa section of NH-22 in Bihar. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved the four railway projects at an estimated cost of Rs 9,450 crore, while the Bihar highway project involves a capital cost of Rs 3,590.73 crore. Together, the p...

Cabinet approves Rs 23,731-crore GOBARdhan Scheme to scale up compressed biogas production

August 6, 2026 11:59 PM

Cabinet approves Rs 23,731-crore GOBARdhan Scheme to scale up compressed biogas production

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Thursday approved the GOBARdhan (Galvanizing Organic Bio-Agro Resources Dhan) National Circular Bioenergy Scheme with a total outlay of ₹23,731 crore. The scheme aims to transform India's vast organic waste resources into clean energy, rural livelihoods and economic growth. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "A vital step towards clean energy, rural prosperity and realising our collective dream of an Atmanirbhar Bharat! The Cabinet has...

Cabinet approves Rs 5,070 crore PM Surya Sarovar Yojana to develop 5,000 MW floating solar capacity

July 31, 2026 10:56 PM

Cabinet approves Rs 5,070 crore PM Surya Sarovar Yojana to develop 5,000 MW floating solar capacity

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Friday approved the Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana (PM-SSY), a ₹5,070 crore scheme to accelerate the development of floating solar photovoltaic (FSPV) projects integrated with energy storage systems across the country. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "The Cabinet’s approval of the Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana expands India’s clean-energy capacity through the innovative use of our reservoirs and inland water bodies. T...

Cabinet approves Rs 84,084 crore ‘Samudra Manthan’ scheme to boost offshore oil and gas exploration

August 2, 2026 11:43 AM

Cabinet approves Rs 84,084 crore ‘Samudra Manthan’ scheme to boost offshore oil and gas exploration

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Friday approved the 'Samudra Manthan' National Offshore Exploration Scheme, a central sector initiative of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, with an outlay of Rs 84,084 crore to be implemented through FY2030-31. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "The Cabinet’s approval of ‘Samudra Manthan’ marks a transformative leap towards strengthening India’s energy security and unlocking our vast offshore potential. By combining in...

Cabinet approves Rs 3,030 crore BHAVYA Rasayan scheme to set up three chemical parks

July 24, 2026 4:26 PM

Cabinet approves Rs 3,030 crore BHAVYA Rasayan scheme to set up three chemical parks

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Friday approved the Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojana Rasayan (BHAVYA Rasayan) scheme for the establishment of three dedicated chemical parks across the country, aiming to strengthen India's chemical manufacturing ecosystem, attract investments and enhance global competitiveness. The scheme, announced in the Union Budget for 2026-27, has a total financial outlay of ₹3,030 crore, including ₹3,000 crore for developing common infrastruc...

PM Modi announces strict anti-paper leak legislation; to be tabled in Parliament next week after today’s Cabinet decision

July 24, 2026 10:55 AM

PM Modi announces strict anti-paper leak legislation; to be tabled in Parliament next week after today’s Cabinet decision

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday announced that the Centre has prepared a comprehensive draft legislation to introduce stricter provisions and harsher punishments for paper leak cases, with the proposal set to be considered by the Union Cabinet on Friday before being introduced in Parliament next week. In a video message posted on his official X account, the Prime Minister said, "More strict actions against paper leaks to come in tomorrow's Cabinet!" Expressing concern over the impact ...

Semicon 2.0: Expanding India’s semiconductor ecosystem

July 16, 2026 2:02 PM

Semicon 2.0: Expanding India’s semiconductor ecosystem

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved Semicon India Programme 2.0 with a budgetary outlay of ₹1,27,500 crore, marking the next phase of India's ambition to emerge as a globally competitive semiconductor manufacturing and design hub. Building on the momentum created under the ₹76,000-crore Semicon India Programme launched in 2021, the new initiative aims to develop a comprehensive semiconductor ecosystem spanning chip design, fabrication, advanced packaging, equipment, materials, research a...

Cabinet-approved mobile phone manufacturing scheme to drive India’s electronics manufacturing

July 16, 2026 12:09 PM

Cabinet-approved mobile phone manufacturing scheme to drive India’s electronics manufacturing

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a new Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme (MPMS) with a budgetary outlay of ₹62,500 crore, aiming to deepen domestic value addition, strengthen supply chains, boost exports and consolidate India's position as a global electronics manufacturing hub.   Chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Cabinet's decision builds on the rapid transformation of India's electronics manufacturing sector over the past decade, during which the country has emerged as t...

Cabinet approves Rs 62,500 crore Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme to boost production, exports and Indian brands

July 15, 2026 5:24 PM

Cabinet approves Rs 62,500 crore Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme to boost production, exports and Indian brands

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme (MPMS) with a budgetary outlay of ₹62,500 crore to further expand domestic mobile phone production, increase value addition, strengthen supply chains and enhance India's competitiveness in global electronics manufacturing.   The new scheme, which will be implemented over five years from FY 2026-27 to FY 2030-31, aims to build on India's emergence as one of the world's lead...