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Union Cabinet Approves 8th Pay Commission for Central Govt Employees

16 Jan 2025

The Union Cabinet has officially approved the 8th Pay Commission for revising the salaries, pensions, and allowances of Central government employees. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced on Thursday, January 16, 2025. This decision is expected to result in a significant salary hike for the employees, improving their financial well-being. What...

‘One Nation, One Election’: Game-Changing Bill to Hit Parliament Soon

12 Dec 2024

The Union Cabinet, headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the 'One Nation, One Election' bill on Thursday. Reports suggest the bill, focused on introducing electoral reforms, will be presented in Parliament next week. This is a developing story, Updates are awaited

Union Cabinet Greenlights One Nation, One Election, Comprehensive Bill Soon

12 Dec 2024

The Union Cabinet has cleared the 'one nation, one election' initiative, sources said. The government will introduce a comprehensive bill during the ongoing Winter Session of Parliament. Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan strongly pitched for simultaneous elections on Wednesday. He said that frequent elections are thwarting the progress of...

Union Cabinet Approves PM-JANMAN, Allocates ₹79,156 Crore for Tribal Development

18 Sep 2024

In a significant move to uplift the socio-economic conditions of tribal communities, the Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan on Wednesday. The program has been allocated a budget of ₹79,156 crore and aims to benefit over five crore tribal people...

Cabinet Sanctions ₹5 Lakh Health Insurance for Seniors Aged 70 and Over

12 Sep 2024

On Wednesday, the Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved a significant expansion of the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) to include all citizens aged 70 and above. This move will provide health insurance coverage of up to ₹5 lakh per year to seniors, regardless...

Union Cabinet Approves ₹10,579 Cr ‘Vigyan Dhara’ Scheme for Science and Tech

24 Aug 2024

On Saturday, the Union Cabinet approved the continuation of three umbrella schemes, merging them into a unified central sector scheme named 'Vigyan Dhara.' The Cabinet's decision, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, sets a proposed outlay of ₹10,579.84 crore for implementing 'Vigyan Dhara' over the 15th Finance Commission period, spanning...

Union Cabinet Approves ‘BioE3’ Policy to Boost Biomanufacturing

24 Aug 2024

On Saturday, the Union Cabinet approved the 'BioE3' (Biotechnology for Economy, Environment, and Employment) policy, designed to enhance high-performance biomanufacturing under the Department of Biotechnology. Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw outlined that the BioE3 policy will drive innovation by supporting research, development, and entrepreneurship across key sectors. The policy...

Cabinet Approves PMAY-U 2.0: Eligibility & Benefits For Urban Housing

12 Aug 2024

The Union Cabinet has approved the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U) 2.0, aiming to build 1 crore homes and promote equity across various urban populations. Scheme Overview: PMAY-U 2.0 offers financial support for building, buying, or renting affordable urban homes. It focuses on marginalized groups, including slum dwellers, SC/STs, minorities,...

Varanasi’s Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport Set For Rs 2869.65 Crore Upgrade

19 Jun 2024

The Union Cabinet, presided over by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has greenlit an ambitious development blueprint for Varanasi's Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, with an estimated expenditure of Rs 2869.65 crore. Managed by the Airports Authority of India (AAI), this initiative aims to significantly enhance the airport's capacity to handle...

Cabinet Approves MSP for 14 Kharif Season Crops, Farmers to Get Rs 35,000 Crore More Over Previous Season

19 Jun 2024

The Union Cabinet under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership has made significant announcements aimed at bolstering agricultural support and welfare measures for farmers across India. Here are the key highlights: 1. Minimum Support Price (MSP) Announcement: - The Union Cabinet approved MSPs for 14 Kharif season crops, which include staples...

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