The Union Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the construction of a six-lane, access-controlled greenfield Nashik–Solapur–Akkalkot corridor in Maharashtra at a capital cost of ₹19,142 crore. The 374-kilometre project will be developed under the Build–Operate–Transfer (Toll) mode and is a major step towards…
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Five New Centres of Excellence to Boost Skilling
New Delhi, December 16: In a major step towards strengthening India’s skilling ecosystem, the Union Cabinet has approved the establishment of five National Centres of Excellence (NCoE) under the Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability through Upgraded ITIs (PM-SETU) scheme. These centres, announced in the Union Budget 2025-26, will be set…
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Cabinet Approves Nutrient Based Subsidy for Rabi 2025-26
New Delhi, October 29, 2025: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) rates for the Rabi season 2025-26 on Phosphatic and Potassic (P&K) fertilizers. The decision aims to ensure smooth availability of essential fertilizers to farmers at affordable prices. The approval,…
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Cabinet Approves Expansion of Medical Seats in India
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved a major expansion of India’s medical education capacity. Under the new plan, 5,000 postgraduate (PG) and 5,023 undergraduate (MBBS) seats will be added across government institutions by 2028-29. The initiative, part of Phase-III of the Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS),…