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Cabinet approves eCourts project phase-III with cost of Rs 7,210 crore

The eCourts project has been under implementation since 2007 for ICT enablement of the Indian Judiciary. The Phase II of the project has concluded in 2023

Cabinet passes resolution to congratulate PM on success of G20 Summit

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday passed a resolution congratulating and thanking Prime Minister Narendra Modi on behalf of the entire country for making the G20 Summit a huge success, Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur said. Thakur also said the prime minister has emerged as a "man of global alliances", referring to the launch of Global Biofuels Alliance after earlier successes related to International Solar Alliance and Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment). Briefing media after a cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Modi, Thakur said the resolution relate to G20 Summit was moved by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and was passed unanimously. The Cabinet noted the successful hosting of the G20 Summit was a matter of great pride for the entire country with several initiatives proposed by Prime Minister Modi such as the launch of Global Biofuels Alliance and the inclusion of African Union in the bloc being adopted with a consensus, the minister said. "The G20 ..

Govt approves Rs 3,760 cr viability gap funding to boost energy storage

This move would help get Rs 9,500 crore or more of investments into battery storage system

Cabinet okays Rs 5k cr PRIP scheme to boost research and innovation

The scheme is set to stimulate collaboration between pharmaceutical companies, Cabinet greenlights Rs 5,000 crore PRIP scheme to boost research and innovation institutions, and start-ups

Union Cabinet adopts resolution hailing soft-landing of Chandrayaan-3

The Union Cabinet on Tuesday adopted a resolution hailing the soft-landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the lunar surface, saying the success of the mission is a victory not just for the ISRO but a symbol of India's progress and ascent on the global stage. Briefing reporters on the decisions taken by the Cabinet, Union minister Anurag Thakur said it congratulated the Indian Space Research Organisation on its efforts. The cabinet thanked the scientists and noted that India has become the first country to land near the Moon's south pole. "Landing on the moon, with predicted accuracy, in itself is a momentous achievement. "Landing near the South Pole of the Moon, overcoming the arduous conditions, is a testament to the spirit of our scientists, who since centuries have sought to push the boundaries of human knowledge," read the resolution.

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Cabinet approves MoU on Cooperation in sports between India and Australia

The arrangement is aimed at providing reciprocal benefits to accredited and trusted exporters of both the signatories in the clearance of goods by the Customs authorities of the importing country

E-buses to rly track work, Union Cabinet approves Rs 1.18 trillion plans

Delivering the last Independence Day speech of his current tenure, the PM Narendra Modi announced a 'Vishwakarma Yojana' for the skilled artisans across the country

Union cabinet approves rail expansion projects worth Rs 32,000 crore

Important freight corridor stretch to be built as regular railway track

Railways infra upgradation will ensure decongestion of routes: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday hailed the cabinet's approval to seven multi-tracking projects of Indian Railways, saying the decision relating to infrastructure upgradation will ensure decongestion of routes, enhance ease of travel and boost eco-friendly freight capacity. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved seven multi-tracking projects of Indian Railways at an estimated cost of around Rs 32,500 crore and these will bring down the travel time for passengers, Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said. The proposed projects, which will be fully funded by the Centre, will help increase the existing line capacity, smoothen train operations, reduce congestion and facilitate ease of travelling and transportation. In a post on X, formerly Twitter, Modi said, "This is an important Cabinet decision relating to infrastructure upgradation in the railways sector. It will ensure decongestion of routes, enhance ease of travel and boost eco-friendly freight capacity. It will .

Cabinet approves Rs 14,903 cr for AI, cybersecurity, digital skilling

The government previously revealed plans to construct three Centres of Excellence (CoE) for the advancement of AI research and innovation in India

Cabinet approves funding for railways, e-buses, digital India | Key points

Union Minister Anurag Thakur said Rs 57,613 crores will be spent on PM-eBus Sewa, and the Centre will provide Rs 20,000 crore for the scheme

Union Cabinet approves Rs 14,903 crore expansion of digital India programme

The expansion will include increasing cybersecurity awareness, re-skilling IT professionals, and supporting 1,200 startups, among other initiatives

PM-eBus Sewa: Cabinet approves Rs 57,613 cr for 10k e-buses across cities

10,000 e-buses will be deployed on a public-private partnership model across 169 cities

Cabinet approves Rs 1.39 trn for connecting 640,000 villages with broadband

The Union Cabinet has approved a last-mile broadband connectivity plan for 6.4 lakh villages across the country under the BharatNet project with an outlay of Rs 1.39 lakh crore, according to sources. Around 1.94 lakh villages have been connected under the BharatNet project at present, and the balance is likely to be connected in two and a half years, they added. "The Cabinet in its meeting, held on Friday evening, has approved Rs 1,39,579 crore for providing last mile optical fibre-based connectivity to homes in all villages of the country," one of the sources said. The last-mile connectivity will be provided by Bharat Broadband Network Limited (BBNL), an arm of state-owned BSNL, in partnership with village level entrepreneur (VLE). "The model to take fibre-to-the-home, with the help of a local entrepreneur, was finalised after the successful completion of a pilot project. The pilot project was initially carried out to connect villages in four districts and then expanded to 60,000

Amul Chairman Shamalbhai Patel appointed on board of newly-former NCEL Ltd

Shamalbhai Patel, Chairman of Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd (GCMMF), has been appointed as a board member in newly-formed National Cooperative Exports Ltd. The first Annual General Board meeting of National Cooperative Exports Ltd(NCEL) was conducted here. GCMMF, which markets its dairy products under Amul brand, said in a statement it had sent nomination of Patel, which was supported by Bijendra Singh, Chairman, National Agriculture Cooperative Marketing Federation Ltd (NAFED) and Rakesh Kapur, Joint Managing Director, IFFCO. "Shamalbhai Patel was appointed unanimously as board member of newly- formed national level multi-state cooperative," it added. Patel is the chairman of Sabarkantha District Milk Producers Union Ltd and is also serving as a Chairman of GCMMF. In January, the Union Cabinet had approved setting up of NCEL to support exports of small cooperative societies under the Multi State Cooperative Societies (MSCS) Act, 2002. NCEL is set up to provid

Union Cabinet approves bill to replace Delhi services ordinance: Report

The Union Cabinet is learnt to have given its nod on Tuesday to a bill that will replace the ordinance promulgated for the creation of an authority for transfers and postings of Group-A officers in Delhi, sources said. The legislation was approved by a meeting of the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi here this evening. The bill is expected to be tabled in the ongoing Monsoon session of Parliament to replace the ordinance, the sources said. An ordinance is promulgated by the President on the recommendation of the Union Cabinet when the Parliament is not in session. It is mandatory for the Parliament to adopt a law to replace the ordinance within six weeks of the commencement of the next session. The controversial Delhi ordinance was promulgated by the central government on May 19, a week after the Supreme Court handed over the control of services in Delhi excluding police, public order and land to the elected government headed by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. T

Union Cabinet gives nod to Press and Registration of Periodicals Bill

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the Press and Registration of Periodicals Bill that seeks to do away with the provision for prosecution and imprisonment of publishers and simplify the registration process for periodicals. The Press and Registration of Periodicals Bill will replace the Press and Registration of Books (PRB) Act, 1867 that governs the registration of print and publishing industry in the country. The new Bill seeks to provide a simple online system for registration of periodicals with the Registrar of Newspapers for India. "The aim of the Bill is to bring transparency and ease of doing business. It will provide for a process which is simple through an online system without human interface. The step will help small and medium publishers," a senior official said. The Bill also seeks to do away with two provisions that required the publishers and printers to file a declaration before the district magistrate. It also seeks to do away with the penal provisions of th

Union Cabinet approves recommendations of Parl panel on Mediation Bill

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved amendments to the Mediation Bill including reducing the maximum timeline for completing mediation proceedings from 360 to 180 days. The official amendments to the law ministry bill are likely to be tabled in the Monsoon session of Parliament beginning Thursday. The Mediation Bill, 2021 was introduced in Rajya Sabha in December 2021. Later it was referred to the parliamentary committee on law and personnel which gave its report. The official amendments cleared by the cabinet are based largely on the recommendations made by the parliamentary panel, sources said. Under the other key recommendation of the panel accepted by the government, pre-litigation mediation has been made voluntary instead of mandatory. According to the bill pending in the upper house, compulsory pre-litigation mediation in matters of civil or commercial disputes has been provided for before parties approach a court or tribunals. In case of exceptional circumstances, a pa