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India unveils Rs 1.46-trn incentive program to lure global manufacturers

'The plan will help India become a global manufacturing hub', said FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Cabinet approves production-linked incentives worth Rs 2 trn for 10 sectors

incentives will be offered for sectors such as white goods manufacturing, pharmaceutical, specialised steel, auto, telecom, textile, food products, solar photovoltic and cell battery

Cabinet approves mutual recognition pact between ICAI, Malaysia's MICPA

ICAI intends to establish bilateral cooperation with the Institutes in the Asia Pacific Region and therefore intends to sign the MoU with the MICPA

Cabinet to consider new public sector enterprises policy soon: DEA Secy

Under the policy, a list of strategic sectors will be notified where there will be at least one and a maximum of four public sector enterprise, apart from private sector companies

Cabinet approves bonus for central govt employees, 3 mn to benefit

The bonus will be given in a single installment, through Direct Benefit Transfer, before Vijayadashami, Javadekar said

Cabinet approves procurement of 1.2 mn tonne apple in J&K this season

The Cabinet on Wednesday approved the extension of a scheme under which cooperative NAFED will procure 12 lakh tonne apple in Jammu and Kashmir during the current 2020-21 season. National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation (NAFED) has also been allowed to use the government guarantee of Rs 2,500 crore for this operation. The losses, if any, will be shared between the Centre and Jammu and Kashmir government on a 50:50 basis. A decision in this regard was taken in the Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. "The Union Cabinet approved the extension of Market Intervention Scheme (MIS) for apple procurement in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) for the current season also i.e. 2020-21 on the same terms and condition as was done in J&K during last season 2019-20," an official statement said. About 12 lakh tonne apple can be procured under this scheme directly from apple growers of Jammu and Kashmir, and the payment will be made through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)

Union Cabinet approves adoption of Jammu and Kashmir Panchayati Raj Act

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the adoption of the Jammu and Kashmir Panchayati Raj Act, 1989, a government spokesperson said

Cabinet reviews labour reforms; to push remaining Codes in Monsoon session

The central government has been working to concise 44 central labour laws into four broad codes on wages, industrial relations, social security and occupational health & safety

Cabinet approves 'Mission Karmayogi' for major reforms in bureaucracy

The core guiding principles of the competency-driven programme will be to support a transition from "rules based to roles based" HR management to prepare the Indian civil servant for the future

BJP chief JP Nadda hails 'Mission Karmayogi' as far-sighted reform

In his tweets, Nadda described it as a far-sighted reform

Mission Karmayogi great reform, will end culture of working in silos: Shah

Shah also said the Modi government is fully committed towards building a future-ready civil service

Cabinet approves pact between India, Finland for cooperation in geology

The MoU aims to provide a framework and a platform to promote and foster cooperation in the fields of geology, and mineral resources between for mutual economic, social and environmental benefit

Top headlines: DoT objects to RCom resolution plan, AGR case update, & more

Here are the top headlines on Thursday morning

Delhi Metro Phase IV: 0.678 mn tonnes of reinforcement steel to be used

The Union cabinet, in a meeting chaired by PM, had in March last year approved three out of the six corridors of the proposed Phase IV, which will further improve connectivity

Cabinet may take up proposal for Credit Guarantee Enhancement Corp soon

The Union Cabinet is expected to take up soon a proposal for setting up Credit Guarantee Enhancement Corporation to widen sources of capital for infrastructure financing, sources said.

New education policy proposes breakfast for children besides mid-day meals

In locations where hot meals are not possible, a simple but nutritious meal may be provided

New education policy 'unilateral' drive to destroy Indian education: CPI(M)

The party alleged that Parliament has been completely bypassed in the process of forming the policy

Centre likely to reduce AGR licence fee for wireless broadband to Re 1

Cabinet likely to take up the issue in its next meeting

Centre may disburse Rs 10,000 cr worth of loans in FY21 under agri fund

Loans up to Rs 2 crore will be provided to entrepreneurs at 3 per cent interest subvention for a period of seven years

Govt clears affordable housing scheme, extends LPG, free grain benefits

Free gas refill through direct benefit transfer for beneficiaries of the Ujjwala scheme was also extended till September