Cabinet Decisions

Cabinet approves Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana for 2021-26; scheme to benefit 22L farmers

According to the statement by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, it approved support of Rs.37,454 crore to States and Rs 20,434.56 crore of debt servicing for loans availed by the government for irrigation development during PMKSY 2016-21

Centre approves Rs 11,040 crore for National Mission to boost palm oil production

Of the total outlay, Rs 8,844 crore would be the central government's share while Rs 2,196 crore would be the states' share

Nirmala Sitharaman says govt approves import of 1.2 lakh tonnes onions to check rising prices

The Cabinet on Wednesday gave its approval to the Food Ministry's recent decision to import 1.2 lakh tonnes of onions in a bid to improve the domestic availability of the key kitchen staple and check prices

Govt opens up fuel retailing; allows non-oil companies to set up petrol pumps to increase competition

The government on Wednesday opened up fuel retailing norms, allowing non-oil companies to set up petrol pumps to increase competition

BSNL, MTNL to be merged; govt will put in nearly Rs 69,000 cr for revival of two state-owned telecom firms

The government on Wednesday decided to merge loss-making telecom firms MTNL and BSNL as part of a revival package that includes raising sovereign bonds, monetising assets and voluntary retirement scheme (VRS) for employees