Union Cabinet News
Cabinet okays commercial mining of lithium, titanium | Mint Primer | Mint
India's Union Cabinet has approved amendments to allow commercial mining of critical minerals like lithium, beryllium, and titanium, among others. This move aims to boost India's manufacturing sector, reduce import dependence, and support the growing demand for these minerals in electric vehicles, batteries, and other industries. Learn how this transformation could impact India's EV industry and drive the country's exploration of deep-seated and critical minerals. Stay tuned for more insights into India's self-reliance journey in the mining sector.
24 Jul 2023Modi Govt's Fertilizer Subsidy Burden Zooms To ₹3.7 Trillion; Cause For Worry? | Details
The Union Cabinet Committee on economic affairs has approved a total allocation of 3.7 lakh crores towards fertiliser subsidies for this year. The approved 3.7 lakh crore will go towards a bouquet of fertilizer schemes, including the Prime Minister's PRANAM scheme, urea scheme, and organic manure scheme, to boost the wellbeing of farmers, rejuvenate soil productivity, and ensure food security and environmental sustainability.
29 Jun 2023Union Cabinet approves signing of MoU between ICAI and Polish Chamber of Statutory Auditors
The MoU between ICAI and PIBR, Poland, intends to strengthen the footing of the organization in Europe by providing prospects for the ICAI Members to get professional opportunities in Poland in short to long term future
1 min read22 Dec 2021Modi 2.0 first cabinet rejig today: Ministerial probables meet PM at his residence
PM Modi is expected to bring in young faces and give representation to various social groups and regions in the reshuffle
1 min read7 Jul 2021Union Cabinet okays ₹520 cr package under NRLM for Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh
NRLM, introduced in 2011, is a centrally sponsored programme that aims at eliminating rural poverty through promotion of multiple livelihoods for the rural poor households across the country
2 min read14 Oct 2020Centre clears new ₹5,718 crore education scheme
The project titled Strengthening Teaching-Learning and Results for States (STARS) gets a $500 million support from the World Bank. The scheme covers Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Kerala and Odisha
1 min read14 Oct 2020Kolkata East-West Metro Corridor gets cabinet nod
It approved the railway ministry’s proposal for a revised cost estimate for the project
2 min read8 Oct 2020For a more efficient bureaucracy
The Union cabinet’s approval to the Mission Karmyogi proposal aimed at improving the training mechanism of government officials is a crucial human-resource reform to make the country’s administration more alert and responsive. This should make our bureaucracy more efficient.
1 min read2 Sep 2020Kerala moves HC against Centre decision to lease out Thiruvananthapuram airport
Kerala government’s petition will be heard on MondayThe decision to lease out the airport under the PPP model for 50 years comes at a time when a petition against it is pending in the Kerala High Court, says the plea of the Kerala government
1 min read22 Aug 2020Cabinet OKs national hiring body
UPSC will continue to deal with top administrative exams, including civil services exams
1 min read20 Aug 2020Popular Topics
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The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared
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