The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, which met on 28th February, took important decisions and gave approval on projects and matters pertaining to many states across India. Some of the important approvals are :
The cabinet gives In Principle approval for strategic disinvestment of 100% GoI’s equity shares in Kamarajar Port Limited to #Chennai Port Trust in a single process through strategic sale in Tamil Nadu.
Cabinet approves National Policy on Software Products – 2019
Cabinet approves National Policy on Software Products – 2019#Cabinet #Presser @GoI_MeitY @OfficeOfRSP @rsprasad pic.twitter.com/5FOZOyfzqs
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Cabinet approved foreign investment of more than Rs.5000 crore and up to Rs.25,000 crore by way of a Rights issue of M/s. Vodafone Idea Limited
Cabinet approved financial support for Tertiary Care Programmes for non-communicable diseases and e-Health
Cabinet approves financial support for Tertiary Care Programmes for non-communicable diseases and e-Health#Cabinet #Presser @MoHFW_INDIA @JPNadda pic.twitter.com/OYMcDWdmdW
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Boost to Urban Public transport connectivity in Agra; Cabinet approves Agra Metro Rail Project
in UttarPradesh.
Boost to Urban Public transport connectivity in #Agra; Cabinet approves Agra #Metro Rail Project #Cabinet #Presser #UttarPradesh pic.twitter.com/hS07kVSRT2
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Boost to Urban Public Transport connectivity in Kanpur; #Cabinet approves Kanpur Metro Rail Project
Boost to Urban Public Transport connectivity in Kanpur; #Cabinet approves #Kanpur #Metro Rail Project #Cabinet #Presser pic.twitter.com/DMBOueKp9q
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National Mineral Policy, 2019 approved by #Cabinet; grant of Industry status to mining activity; focus on transparency, better regulations & enforcement, balanced growth & sustainability
National Mineral Policy, 2019 approved by #Cabinet; grant of Industry status to mining activity; focus on transparency, better regulations & enforcement, balanced growth & sustainability#National #Mineral #Policy @MinesMinIndia @nstomar #Cabinet #Presser pic.twitter.com/Mlh8ha8rai
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Cabinet approves Setting up of new AIIMS at Manethi, Haryana
Cabinet approves Setting up of new #AIIMS at #Manethi, #Haryana@MoHFW_INDIA @JPNadda #Cabinet #Presser pic.twitter.com/eAXXXgYYPK
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Cabinet approves revised the cost for the Asian Development Bank assisted North Eastern State Roads Investment Programme now called the #NorthEast Road Sector Development Scheme
433.7 KM with 2144 Crores
#Cabinet approves setting up of a Railway Zone at Vishakhapatnam
The Cabinet has approved setting up of a Railway Zone at Vishakhapatnam and a new division with headquarter at Rayagada by reorganizing the existing South Central Railway and East Coast Railway.
Benefits:
Setting up of the new Railway Zone will bring optimality with regard to size and scale of railway operations and also to meet the persistent demand and aspirations of the people of the area.
Cabinet also approved development of New Greenfield Airport at Hirasar, #Rajkot, #Gujarat with 1405 Crores by Airports Authority of India through a Special Purpose Vehicle
*File Picture of Cabinet meeting