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‘One nation one subscription’ gets cabinet nod
By Chennaivision on November 26, 2024

The Union Cabinet on Monday approved the “One Nation One Subscription” — a new central government scheme to ensure countrywide access to scholarly research articles and journal publications. The Centre has allocated ₹6,000 crore for the scheme for a period of three years. Announcing the scheme on Monday, information and broadcasting minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said: “For youths and students, one… Continue reading "‘One nation one subscription’ gets cabinet nod"
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Cabinet approves 2 rail projects covering Andhra, Telangana, Bihar with estimated cost of Rs 6,798 crore
By Chennaivision on October 25, 2024
The Union Cabinet on Thursday approved two major railway infrastructure projects. The projects, valued at an estimated Rs 6,798 crore, are aimed at improving connectivity in Bihar and Andhra Pradesh. These projects are expected to be completed within the next five years. In another key decision, the Cabinet also gave its nod for the establishment of a ₹1,000 crore Venture… Continue reading "Cabinet approves 2 rail projects covering Andhra, Telangana, Bihar with estimated cost of Rs 6,798 crore"
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Cabinet approves supply of fortified rice under welfare schemes till Dec 2028
By Chennaivision on October 10, 2024

The Centre on Wednesday (October 9) approved the continuation of the universal supply of Fortified Rice under all government schemes, including PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY), till December 2028. “The rice fortification initiative will continue as a central sector initiative with 100 per cent funding by the Centre as part of PMGKAY (food subsidy), thus providing a unified institutional… Continue reading "Cabinet approves supply of fortified rice under welfare schemes till Dec 2028"
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TN CM Stalin thanks PM Modi as the cabinet approves Chennai Metro Phase-II
By Chennaivision on October 4, 2024

The Union Cabinet Thursday cleared the long-pending Chennai Metro Phase-II, which will comprise three corridors over 118.9 km of new lines and 128 stations. The Cabinet’s decision comes less than a week after Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 27 seeking the Union government’s share for the project. Home Minister Amit Shah… Continue reading "TN CM Stalin thanks PM Modi as the cabinet approves Chennai Metro Phase-II"
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Cabinet clears One Nation, One Election proposal
By Chennaivision on September 19, 2024

The Union Cabinet has approved the proposal for simultaneous elections across the country, aligning polls for both the Lok Sabha and state Assemblies, Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced on Wednesday. Vaishnaw said the report was approved unanimously. The decision follows months of deliberation and comes after a high-level committee, chaired by former President Ram Nath Kovind, submitted its report on… Continue reading "Cabinet clears One Nation, One Election proposal"
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Cabinet approves health coverage to all senior citizens of the age 70 years and above
By Chennaivision on September 12, 2024

The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the health coverage to all the senior citizens aged 70 years and above irrespective of income under the flagship scheme Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY). This aims to benefit approximately 4.5 Crore families with six (6) crore senior citizens with 5 Lakh rupees… Continue reading "Cabinet approves health coverage to all senior citizens of the age 70 years and above"
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Cabinet approves 7 schemes worth about Rs 14,000 crore for agricultural sector
By Chennaivision on September 3, 2024

The Union Cabinet on Monday, September 2, approved around ₹14,000 crore outlay for seven big-ticket programmes related to the farming sector, including a ₹2,817-crore digital agriculture mission and a ₹3,979-crore scheme for crop science. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw made these announcements after the Union Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. A ₹2,291-crore program for strengthening agricultural education and… Continue reading "Cabinet approves 7 schemes worth about Rs 14,000 crore for agricultural sector"
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Cabinet gives nod to 12 industrial parks worth Rs 28,602 crore
By Chennaivision on August 29, 2024

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has greenlit the development of 12 industrial smart cities across six major industrial corridors in 10 states, with an estimated investment of Rs 28,602 crore. These projects are designed to attract substantial investments, with expectations of approximately Rs 1.52 trillion from both large anchor industries and MSMEs… Continue reading "Cabinet gives nod to 12 industrial parks worth Rs 28,602 crore"
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M K Stalin to chair Tamil Nadu Cabinet meeting on Aug 13
By Chennaivision on August 8, 2024

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin will chair a Cabinet meeting on August 13 ahead of his US visit, to scout investments for the state. The Cabinet meeting on August 13 will start at 11 am in the Tamil Nadu secretariat and is likely to approve some key reforms to attract investment and generate jobs in the state. The government… Continue reading "M K Stalin to chair Tamil Nadu Cabinet meeting on Aug 13"
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Cabinet approves increase in MSP of 14 kharif crops for 2024-25 season
By Chennaivision on June 20, 2024

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday approved an increase in the minimum support prices (MSP) for all 14 kharif crops for the 2024-25 crop season that runs from July to June. The increase means farmers will get around ₹2 trillion as MSP – ₹35,000 crore more than what they got in the previous season, Union… Continue reading "Cabinet approves increase in MSP of 14 kharif crops for 2024-25 season"

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