Union Cabinet

Cabinet Nod To GSLV Phase-4 Continuation Programme Consisting 5 Rockets

Science | Press Trust of India | Tuesday April 16, 2019

The Union Cabinet Monday approved continuation of the ongoing GSLV programme phase-4 consisting of five rocket flights during 2021-2024.

Cabinet Clears Rs 4,500 Crore Plan For Regional Air Connectivity

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday March 7, 2019

In a move to boost regional air connectivity, the Union Cabinet today gave its approval to extending the time and scope for the revival and development of unserved and underserved air strips under the jurisdiction of various organisations.

Cabinet Approves Setting Up Of 50 New Kendriya Vidyalayas

Education | NDTV Education Team | Thursday March 7, 2019

The Union cabinet has approved the setting up of 50 new Kendriya Vidyalayas under Civil and Defence sectors all over the country.

Cabinet Approves Three New Delhi Metro Corridors

Delhi News | Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday March 7, 2019

The Centre on Thursday gave an "in-principle" approval to three of the six new Delhi Metro corridors under Phase-IV of the network.

Cabinet Clears Ordinance On Reservation Roster For University Teachers

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday March 7, 2019

The Union Cabinet on Thursday cleared an ordinance on reservation mechanism for appointment of faculties in universities, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said.

FAME II Scheme Gets Union Cabinet’s Nod; Rs. 10,000 Crore Allocated For EVs

CarAndBike Team | Friday March 1, 2019

Though the FAME II scheme hasn't given any clarity on incentivising private four-wheelers yet. However, it has proposed the establishment of 2700 charging stations in metro cities and across other smart cities, tier 2 cities and hilly regions.

Union Cabinet Approves Setting Up Of AIIMS In Haryana

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday March 1, 2019

The Union Cabinet on Thursday approved setting up of a new AIIMS at Manethi in Rewari District, Haryana at a cost of Rs 1,299 crore.

"Will Stay With NDA, But Have Some Demands": Ramdas Athawale

India News | ANI | Tuesday February 26, 2019

Despite his unhappiness over seat sharing in Maharashtra, Union Cabinet Minister and Republican Party of India (RPI) President Ramdas Athawale on Monday decided to stay with Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP)-led NDA alliance but demanded RPI representation at the Centre.

New Electronics Policy Targets $400 Billion Manufacturing Revenue By 2025

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday February 20, 2019

The Union Cabinet on Tuesday passed the National Electronic Policy 2019 which targets $400 billion turnover by 2025 from domestic manufacturing, setting up cluster for the entire value chain and employing over 1 crore people directly or otherwise to achieve a growth rate of 32 per cent.

Union Cabinet Approves Implementation Of New Rural Livelihood Scheme

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday February 20, 2019

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. on Tuesday approved the implementation of the National Rural Economic Transformation Project (NRETP).

Modi Government Opts Against Ordinance On Citizenship Bill

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday February 20, 2019

Facing stiff opposition from its own allies in the northeast, the Modi government has opted against an ordinance on the Citizenship Amendment Bill even as it approved four other ordinances at a meeting of the union cabinet on Tuesday.

Centre Nods On Changes To Cinematograph Act Over Piracy, Copyright Breach

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday February 7, 2019

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved amendments to the Cinematograph Act for imposing strict penalties to combat the menace of film piracy.

Cabinet Approves Amendments To Banning Of Unregulated Deposit Schemes Bill

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday February 6, 2019

The Union Cabinet today approved proposals to amend the Banning of Unregulated Deposit Schemes Bill, 2018. This will further strengthen the bill in its objective to effectively tackle the menace of illicit deposit-taking activities, Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said.

Union Cabinet Approves Interim Budget 2019-20

Business | ANI | Friday February 1, 2019

The Union Cabinet led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the interim Budget 2019-20 on Friday.

Cabinet Go-Ahead For Facilitation Of Visa Arrangements With Maldives

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday January 16, 2019

The Union Cabinet today gave its ex-post facto approval to the agreement on the facilitation of visa arrangements signed between India and the Maldives signed last month.