MGNREGA To Be Renamed 'Pujya Bapu Rural Employment Guarantee Bill 2025' By Union Cabinet
PM Modi-led Cabinet is likely to approve renaming MGNREGA to 'Pujya Bapu Rural Employment Guarantee Bill 2025.' The move aims to broaden the scope of the flagship employment scheme.
Dec 12, 2025, 14:23 PM IST
Pune Metro Phase-2 Extension: Cabinet Approves Kharadi–Khadakwasla Line 4, Nal Stop–Warje–Manik Baug Line 4A - Stations, Length, Other Details
Pune Metro Extension: From Kharadi IT Park to Khadakwasla’s scenic tourist belt, and from Hadapsar’s industrial hub to Warje’s residential clusters, Line 4 and 4A will knit together diverse neighbourhoods.
Nov 26, 2025, 21:52 PM IST
Over 10,000 New Medical Seats Approved To Boost India’s Universal Healthcare Mission
The Union Cabinet has approved 10,023 new medical seats in government colleges with an investment of Rs. 15,034 crore, aiming to strengthen medical education, expand healthcare access, and support India’s universal healthcare goal. Scroll down to check more details.
Sep 28, 2025, 09:32 AM IST
Diwali Gift For Indian Railways' Employees: Modi Govt Approves 78 Days Bonus For Over 10.91 Lakh Staff - Check Who Gets How Much
Bonus for Indian Railways' Employees: The cabinet further said that the payment of PLB to eligible railway employees is made each year before the Durga Puja / Dussehra holidays.
Sep 24, 2025, 15:43 PM IST
Critical Minerals Shortage: India Turns To 'Kabaad' To Reduce Dependence On China
PM Narendra Modi-led Union Cabinet has approved an outlay of Rs 1,500 crore to extract critical minerals from secondary sources.
Sep 03, 2025, 20:38 PM IST
Cabinet Approves Rs 1,500 Crore Incentive Scheme To Boost Critical Mineral Recycling
The scheme will provide incentives for the recycling value chain, which is involved in the actual extraction of critical minerals, and not the value chain involved in only black mass production.
Sep 03, 2025, 20:35 PM IST
Cabinet Gives Go-Ahead For Railways Projects Worth Rs 12,328 Crore
The projects will also generate direct employment for 251 lakh human-days during construction, according to an official statement.
Aug 27, 2025, 19:03 PM IST
Modi Govt Approves Six-Lane Zirakpur Bypass: To Reduce Traffic Jam, Cut Travel Time By....; Check Length, Cost, Details
The six-lane bypass will be constructed under NH(O) on Hybrid Annuity Mode with a significant step to facilitate integrated transport infrastructure development under the PM Gatishakti National Master Plan principle.
Apr 09, 2025, 21:57 PM IST
Govt Approves Modernisation Of Irrigation Scheme Under PMKSY With Rs 1,600 Cr Outlay For FY26
According to the Cabinet statement, the scheme will focus on modernising irrigation water supply networks, ensuring water reaches farms from existing canals or other sources in a designated cluster.
Apr 09, 2025, 20:15 PM IST
Sonprayag To Kedarnath: Cover Eight-Hour Journey Soon In Just 36 Minutes With Modi Govt's Gift For Pilgrims
The ropeway projects will also generate substantial employment opportunities during construction and operations as well as in allied tourism industries like hospitality, travel, foods & beverages (F&B) and tourism throughout the year.
Mar 05, 2025, 18:27 PM IST
Union Cabinet Approves Waqf (Amendment) Bill Based On JPC Report: Reports
The Union cabinet has approved the Waqf (amendment) bill based on the JPC report.
Feb 27, 2025, 09:18 AM IST
Cabinet Gives Nod For Two New Rail Projects, Rs 1000 Crore For Space Sector Starups: Key Details
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that Indian Railways will run 7,000 special trains to accommodate the increased demand during the Diwali and Chhath festivals.
Oct 24, 2024, 18:14 PM IST
Malviya Bridge: New Bridge Across Ganga Traversing Varanasi, Chandauli To Have 6-Lane Highway, Four-Line Railway Decks
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that Malviya Bridge in Varanasi is one of the most important railway bridges across Ganga River, connecting the northern, eastern and western states and there is need to replace it.
Oct 16, 2024, 19:50 PM IST
Cabinet Approves Rs 2,028 Crore Productivity-Linked Bonus For 11.72 Lakh Railways workers
The payment of PLB acts as an incentive to motivate the railway employees for working towards improvement in the performance of the Railways.
Oct 03, 2024, 21:10 PM IST
Govt Approves Rs 24,475 Crore Subsidy On P&K Fertilisers For 2024-25 Rabi Season
The government is making available 28 grades of P&K fertilizers to farmers at subsidized prices through fertilizer manufacturers/importers.
Sep 18, 2024, 19:30 PM IST
'All Preparatory Steps For Manned Mission To Moon Approved': Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw As Cabinet Approves Chandrayaan-4 Mission
Union Cabinet today approved the 'Chandrayaan-4' mission, aimed at developing and demonstrating the technologies required for landing Indian astronauts on the moon and ensuring their safe return to Earth.
Sep 18, 2024, 17:00 PM IST
What Is 'Vigyan Dhara' Scheme Approved By Union Cabinet With Outlay Of Rs 10,579 Crore?
Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the Vigyan Dhara scheme has three broad components - Science and Technology (S&T) Institutional and Human Capacity Building; Research and Development and Innovation, Technology Development and Deployment.
Aug 24, 2024, 22:07 PM IST
Bengaluru, Pune Get New Metro Lines; Thane To Get Integral Ring Metro Rail Project Corridor: Railway Minister
The Cabinet has also approved the Swargate-to-Katraj Underground Line Extension of the existing PCMC-Swargate Metro Line of the Pune Metro Phase-I project.
Aug 16, 2024, 22:31 PM IST
Modi Government Approves Hike In Sugarcane Procurement Prices Amid Farmers' Protest
Amid the ongoing agitation of the farmers, the Prime Minister Narendra Modi led Union Cabinet has approved an increase in the FRP of sugarcane from Rs 315/quintal to Rs 340/quintal.
Feb 21, 2024, 22:51 PM IST
Arjun Munda Gets Additional Charge Of Agriculture Ministry, Shobha Karandlaje Food Processing
The ministers have resigned from the post and the Lok Sabha after they were elected as MLAs in the recently held assembly elections of Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh.
Dec 07, 2023, 22:13 PM IST