Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs

Cabinet Approves Minimum Support Price For Copra For 2026 Season

A higher MSP will not only ensure better remunerative returns to the coconut growers but also incentivize farmers to expand copra production to meet the growing demand for coconut products both domestically and internationally, said CCEA note.

Dec 12, 2025, 17:03 PM IST

PM Modi-led Cabinet Approves Minimum Support Prices (MSP) For Kharif Crops For Marketing Season 2025-26

MSP For Kharif Crops: The Cabinet also approved the continuation of the Modified Interest Subvention Scheme (MISS) for the financial year 2025-26, maintaining the existing 1.5% interest subvention. It also cleared the necessary funding arrangements for the scheme. 

May 28, 2025, 16:03 PM IST

Good news for farmers! Centre hikes MSP for Kharif crops

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the increase in the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for all mandated Kharif crops for marketing season 2022-23. 

Jun 08, 2022, 19:29 PM IST

PM Poshan scheme gets Cabinet’s approval: 10 important things you need to know

The Union Cabinet has approved the rollout of the 'PM POSHAN in Schools' scheme. 

Sep 29, 2021, 19:40 PM IST

Significant step towards gas based economy! Natural Gas Marketing Reforms approved

The objective of the policy is to prescribe standard procedure to discover market price of gas.

Oct 07, 2020, 16:43 PM IST

Cabinet approves nutrient based subsidy rates for P&K Fertilizers for FY20

The approved rates for NBS effective from the date of notification will be Rs 18.90 per kg for Nitrogen, Rs 15.21 per kg for Phosphorus, Rs 11.12 per kg for Potash and Rs 3.56 per kg for Sulphur.

Jul 31, 2019, 18:19 PM IST

Cabinet approves Rs 2,790 crore interest subvention on loans to sugar mills

This is in addition to Rs 1,332 crore already approved by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) in June 2018.

Mar 07, 2019, 13:42 PM IST

Cabinet approves capacity expansion of Numaligarh Refinery; govt to infuse Rs 6,000 cr in Exim Bank

The project is to be completed within a period of 48 months after the approval and receipt of statutory clearances.

Jan 16, 2019, 16:19 PM IST

CCEA approves setting up of residential schools for tribals

An additional 20 per cent cost would be provided towards construction cost in North East, hilly areas and areas affected by Left Wing Extremism.

Dec 17, 2018, 23:43 PM IST

Sweet deal? Government set to bring Rs 7000 crore package to woo sugercane farmers

Last month, the government had announced a Rs 1,500 crore production-linked subsidy for sugarcane farmers to help millers pay cane payments.

Jun 05, 2018, 06:29 AM IST

Boost for Indian Railways: Cabinet approves electrification, doubling and new tracks

Check out the list of electrification, doubling and new Rail lines projects.

Feb 20, 2018, 15:14 PM IST

Government approves MoU for BRICS agriculture platform

The ex-post facto approval to the same MoU was given by the CCEA in a meeting held on Wednesday, the release said.

Aug 02, 2017, 21:10 PM IST

HPCL stake sale: Govt seeks bids for bankers, legal firms

Kicking off the process for sale of HPCL stake to ONGC, the government has invited bids for appointing merchant bankers and legal consultants for the Rs 28,000-crore deal.

Jul 30, 2017, 12:19 PM IST

Air India plans to raise Rs 80 crore through sale of properties

Government-run Air India plans to raise around Rs 80 crore through sale of its seven properties, including some land parcels, as a part of its asset monetisation plan.

May 22, 2017, 18:00 PM IST

CCEA clears coal linkage policy for power sector

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) on Wednesday approved the new coal linkage policy -- Shakti -- for the power sector.
 

May 17, 2017, 18:08 PM IST

CCEA gives nod to new coal linkage policy

The new coal linkage policy for power plants will help producers ensure fuel supplies in an organised manner.

May 17, 2017, 13:42 PM IST

Govt okays strategic divestment of Bharat Pumps and Compressors

Government has accorded "in-principle" approval for strategic disinvestment of Allahabad-based Bharat Pumps and Compressors Limited.

Sep 29, 2016, 10:05 AM IST

Cabinet panel clears redevelopment of Goa port berths

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved redevelopment of two major berths and other barge berths at the Mormugao port in Goa on the public-private partnership (PPP) basis.

Aug 31, 2016, 20:36 PM IST

Govt gives green signal to nine rail infrastructure projects worth Rs 24,000 cr

The CCEA chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi have given green signal the massive line expansion programme that involves track construction of a total length of 1937.38 km at an estimated cost of Rs 24,374.86 crore.

Aug 24, 2016, 21:09 PM IST

Govt approves mines to PSUs to sell coal to small industries

In a move aimed at enhancing energy security, the government Wednesday cleared allotment of coal blocks to PSUs for the sale of the fossil fuel mainly to medium, small and cottage industries and a policy for developing Underground Coal Gasification in coal and lignite areas.

Dec 16, 2015, 22:39 PM IST