Good news for farmers! Centre hikes MSP for Kharif crops
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the increase in the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for all mandated Kharif crops for marketing season 2022-23.
Jun 08, 2022, 19:29 PM ISTPM Poshan scheme gets Cabinet’s approval: 10 important things you need to know
The Union Cabinet has approved the rollout of the 'PM POSHAN in Schools' scheme.
Sep 29, 2021, 19:40 PM ISTSignificant step towards gas based economy! Natural Gas Marketing Reforms approved
The objective of the policy is to prescribe standard procedure to discover market price of gas.
Oct 07, 2020, 16:43 PM ISTCabinet approves nutrient based subsidy rates for P&K Fertilizers for FY20
The approved rates for NBS effective from the date of notification will be Rs 18.90 per kg for Nitrogen, Rs 15.21 per kg for Phosphorus, Rs 11.12 per kg for Potash and Rs 3.56 per kg for Sulphur.
Jul 31, 2019, 18:19 PM ISTCabinet approves Rs 2,790 crore interest subvention on loans to sugar mills
This is in addition to Rs 1,332 crore already approved by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) in June 2018.
Mar 07, 2019, 13:42 PM ISTCabinet approves capacity expansion of Numaligarh Refinery; govt to infuse Rs 6,000 cr in Exim Bank
The project is to be completed within a period of 48 months after the approval and receipt of statutory clearances.
Jan 16, 2019, 16:19 PM ISTCCEA approves setting up of residential schools for tribals
An additional 20 per cent cost would be provided towards construction cost in North East, hilly areas and areas affected by Left Wing Extremism.
Dec 17, 2018, 23:43 PM ISTSweet deal? Government set to bring Rs 7000 crore package to woo sugercane farmers
Last month, the government had announced a Rs 1,500 crore production-linked subsidy for sugarcane farmers to help millers pay cane payments.
Jun 05, 2018, 06:29 AM ISTBoost for Indian Railways: Cabinet approves electrification, doubling and new tracks
Check out the list of electrification, doubling and new Rail lines projects.
Feb 20, 2018, 15:14 PM ISTGovernment approves MoU for BRICS agriculture platform
The ex-post facto approval to the same MoU was given by the CCEA in a meeting held on Wednesday, the release said.
Aug 02, 2017, 21:10 PM ISTHPCL stake sale: Govt seeks bids for bankers, legal firms
Kicking off the process for sale of HPCL stake to ONGC, the government has invited bids for appointing merchant bankers and legal consultants for the Rs 28,000-crore deal.
Jul 30, 2017, 12:19 PM ISTAir India plans to raise Rs 80 crore through sale of properties
Government-run Air India plans to raise around Rs 80 crore through sale of its seven properties, including some land parcels, as a part of its asset monetisation plan.
May 22, 2017, 18:00 PM ISTCCEA clears coal linkage policy for power sector
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) on Wednesday approved the new coal linkage policy -- Shakti -- for the power sector.
CCEA gives nod to new coal linkage policy
The new coal linkage policy for power plants will help producers ensure fuel supplies in an organised manner.
May 17, 2017, 13:42 PM ISTGovt okays strategic divestment of Bharat Pumps and Compressors
Government has accorded "in-principle" approval for strategic disinvestment of Allahabad-based Bharat Pumps and Compressors Limited.
Sep 29, 2016, 10:05 AM ISTCabinet panel clears redevelopment of Goa port berths
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved redevelopment of two major berths and other barge berths at the Mormugao port in Goa on the public-private partnership (PPP) basis.
Aug 31, 2016, 20:36 PM ISTGovt gives green signal to nine rail infrastructure projects worth Rs 24,000 cr
The CCEA chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi have given green signal the massive line expansion programme that involves track construction of a total length of 1937.38 km at an estimated cost of Rs 24,374.86 crore.
Aug 24, 2016, 21:09 PM ISTGovt approves mines to PSUs to sell coal to small industries
In a move aimed at enhancing energy security, the government Wednesday cleared allotment of coal blocks to PSUs for the sale of the fossil fuel mainly to medium, small and cottage industries and a policy for developing Underground Coal Gasification in coal and lignite areas.
Dec 16, 2015, 22:39 PM IST'Lenders may reject NHAI fund to revive Rs 450 billion road projects'
Government intervention of one time funding to revive languishing highway projects will be beneficial for about 50 projects worth Rs 450 billion but lenders may be hesitant for such assistance, India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) said today.
Oct 20, 2015, 16:32 PM ISTCCEA approves Rs 7K-crore loan from banks to clear urea subsidy
The loan together with government interest thereon has been repaid from budget estimate for 2015-16 within the sanctioned budget under the vote on account.
Oct 14, 2015, 15:57 PM IST