Union Cabinet

Cabinet nod to multi-tracking projects will reduce logistical cost: PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the decisions of the Union Cabinet last evening will strengthen infrastructure and enhance ease of living of people. The Union Cabinet had met on Friday evening where multiple decisions were taken on infrastructure projects. In a series of posts on X, Modi said the Cabinet approval for three multi-tracking projects covering various districts across Delhi, Haryana, Maharashtra and Karnataka will strengthen rail infrastructure, reduce logistic cost and create job opportunities for our youths. He also noted that the nod of the Union Cabinet for the upgrade of Dhamasiya-Bitada/ Movi and Nasarpore-Malotha sections of National Highway-56 to "four-lane standard" will further connectivity, especially in remote and tribal areas of Gujarat. "At the same time, it will enable more people to visit Statue of Unity," he said. Modi highlighted that in a boost to 'Ease of Living' for the people of Noida, the Cabinet has approved the extension corridor

PMO gets a new address: Seva Teerth more connected to ground, says PM

Prime Minister shifts from South Block under Central Vista project; clears proposals on Lakhpati Didi, Agriculture Infrastructure Fund and Startup India Fund

Union Budget: Law ministry's eCourts Project Phase III gets ₹1,200 cr

The law ministry's ambitious phase III of the e-Courts project, aimed at digitising all subordinate courts of the country, has been allocated Rs 1,200 crore in the Union Budget for 2026-27. According to the budget document, the project has received Rs 1,200 crore as against Rs 1,500 crore in the budget estimate. In September 2023, the Union Cabinet approved phase III of the project as a central sector scheme with a financial outlay of Rs 7,210 crore, to be implemented over four years. As part of the National e-Governance Plan, the e-Courts project has been under implementation since 2007 for the ICT (Information and Communication Technology) enablement of the Indian Judiciary. Phase II of the project concluded in 2023.

Cabinet clears ₹5,000 crore equity infusion into SIDBI to boost MSME credit

The government's phased equity support aims to strengthen SIDBI's capital base, expand MSME lending, improve credit access and support employment growth while keeping capital adequacy well above regul

Cabinet clears ₹5,000 cr equity infusion into Sidbi to boost MSME credit

The equity infusion into Sidbi will be provided over three years to strengthen its capital base and expand credit flow to MSMEs, with support expected to reach 2.6 million additional units by FY28

FY27 Budget presentation likely on Feb 1, Economic Survey on Jan 29

February 1 is also coinciding with Guru Ravidas birth anniversary, which is a government holiday in some states in remembrance of the 15th-century saint and social reformer

Cabinet clears 6-lane Nashik-Akkalkot highway; NH-326 upgrade in Odisha

The Cabinet has cleared two major road projects, including a six-lane Nashik-Solapur-Akkalkot highway in Maharashtra and the widening of NH-326 in Odisha, with an estimated cost of ₹1,526.21 crore

Delhi Metro Phase 5A approved: 16 km, 13 stations, ₹12,015 crore outlay

Phase 5A to add 16 kilometres to capital's metro network, connect Kartavya Bhawan

Delhi Metro to add 13 stations, Cabinet okays ₹12,000 cr for expansion

The project will take the metro network beyond the 400-km mark, up from the current 395 km which serves over 6.5 million commuters across NCR

Cabinet approves India-New Zealand trade pact, paves way for signing

Once signed, this deal will mark India's seventh trade agreement since 2021 and a part of its diversification strategy at a time when global trade is up for a major reset

Cabinet clears SHANTI Bill to open civil nuclear energy to private sector

The Cabinet nod comes as a significant development for India's nuclear energy sector, as it aims to reach a 100 GW atomic energy target by 2047

Cabinet approves ₹11,718 cr budget for Census 2027, timeline announced

The Census will be carried out in two phases: the Houselisting and Housing Census between April and September 2026, followed by the Population Enumeration in February 2027

Explained: All about India's ₹7,280 crore push to build rare earth magnet industry

The Union Cabinet has approved a landmark ₹7,280 crore scheme to build India’s first integrated rare earth permanent magnet manufacturing ecosystem

Cabinet approves ₹7,280 crore plan to build rare earth magnet capacity

The Cabinet has approved the scheme to develop 6,000 mtpa of integrated rare earth permanent magnet capacity, aiming to strengthen critical minerals supply chain and reduce import reliance

Cabinet clears ₹45,060 cr schemes to boost exporters amid US tariff blow

Cabinet approves export promotion mission, credit guarantee schemes

Cabinet approves ₹24,000 crore rail expansion projects in four states

The four projects covering 18 districts will increase the existing network of Indian Railways by 894 kilometres and enhance connectivity to 3,633 villages, serving 8.6 million people

Cos keen to invest ₹15K cr in greenfield shipbuilding clusters: Sonowal

Several existing Indian shipyards on both the east and west coasts have come forward to seek assistance under the brownfield capacity expansion program, says Sonowal

Maritime ambitions: New policy can increase capacity substantially

Straddling major global shipping lanes in the Indian Ocean, India can serve as a hub for trade, logistics, and vessel maintenance

Cabinet okays ₹6,014 cr highway, railways projects in poll-bound Bihar

Cabinet clears ₹6,014 cr highway and railway projects in Bihar to boost freight, tourism, and cross-border trade, cutting travel time and expanding rail capacity

Union Cabinet clears schemes to add 10,000 medical seats by 2028-29

The Union Cabinet has approved Rs 15,034 crore schemes to add 10,000 undergraduate and postgraduate medical seats by 2028-29 through upgradation of government colleges