Cabinet approves two railway projects in Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh worth Rs 24,815 crore
April 18th, 04:00 pm
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by PM Modi, has approved two railway projects worth around Rs. 24,815 crore. Covering 15 districts across the states of Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh, these projects are in line with PM Modi’s vision of New India and aim to make the people in the region Atmanirbhar. They will increase the existing network of Indian Railways by about 601 km.Cabinet approves construction of 1200 MW Kalai-II Hydro Electric Project in Arunachal Pradesh
April 08th, 04:28 pm
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by PM Modi has approved investment of Rs.14,105.83 crore for construction of Kalai-II Hydro Electric Project (HEP) in Anjaw District of Arunachal Pradesh. The project will strengthen power supply in the State, support in peak demand management, and contribute to balancing the national grid.Cabinet approves construction of 1720 MW Kamala Hydro Electric Project in Arunachal Pradesh
April 08th, 04:26 pm
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by PM Modi has approved investment of Rs.26,069.50 crore for construction of Kamala Hydro Electric Project (HEP) in Kamle, Kra Daadi & Kurung Kumey Districts of Arunachal Pradesh. The project will significantly improve infrastructure in the state and provide essential facilities, benefiting local communities.Cabinet approves revision in cost and investment in equity for HPCL Rajasthan Refinery Limited (HRRL), Pachpadra, District - Balotra, Rajasthan
April 08th, 04:21 pm
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by PM Modi has approved the revision of HPCL Rajasthan Refinery Limited project cost from Rs.43,129 Crore to Rs.79,459 Crore and additional equity investment of Rs.8,962 Crore by Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL). The project will lead to energy independence and reduce import dependence of petrochemical sector.Cabinet approves Continuation of the Immigration, Visa, Foreigners Registration & Tracking (lVFRT) Scheme
March 25th, 04:12 pm
The Union Cabinet, chaired by PM Modi, has approved the continuation of the Immigration, Visa, Foreigners Registration & Tracking (IVFRT) Scheme beyond 31 March 2026 for a period of five years, with a budget outlay of Rs. 1,800 crore. The continuation of the project is a strategic transformation aligned with the Government of India's vision to promote international mobility. This will give a boost to the tourism, medical and business sectors.Cabinet approves upgradation of NH-160A section in Maharashtra worth Rs.3320.38 crore
February 14th, 01:05 pm
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by PM Modi, has approved the rehabilitation and upgradation of NH-160A in Maharashtra worth Rs. 3,320.38 crore. The project, proposed in line with PM GatiShakti principles, will reduce travel time and enhance basic infrastructure in the tribal region, contributing to overall economic development.Cabinet approves upgradation of National Highway-56 sections in Gujarat at Rs.4583.64 Crore
February 14th, 01:02 pm
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by PM Modi, has approved the project for the construction of 4-lane sections in Gujarat with a total project length of 107.67 km, costing Rs. 4583.64 crore. The project will improve connectivity to tribal areas, thereby supporting economic growth and development of the region. It will also enhance connectivity to the Statue of Unity.Cabinet approves the widening of National Highway-167 in Telangana worth Rs.3175.08 crore
February 14th, 01:00 pm
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by PM Modi, has approved the widening of National Highway-167 from Gudebellur to Mahabubnagar on the Hyderabad-Panaji Economic Corridor to 4-lane standards in Telangana, worth Rs. 3175.08 crore. It will provide seamless connectivity to key economic, social and logistics nodes across Telangana and provide employment opportunities.Cabinet approves construction of Twin Tube TBM road Underwater tunnel and a Railway project in Assam
February 14th, 12:56 pm
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by PM Modi, has approved the construction of a 4-lane access-controlled greenfield connectivity corridor from Gohpur on NH-15 to Numaligarh on NH-715, including a 15.79 km road-cum-rail tunnel under the River Brahmaputra, worth Rs. 18,662 crore in Assam. The project will enhance the efficiency of freight movement, reduce logistics costs and drive socio-economic growth in the North Eastern region.Cabinet approves railway projects across several states, expanding Indian Railways network by about 389 kms
February 14th, 12:50 pm
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by PM Modi, has approved three railway projects worth around Rs. 18,509 crore. The projects are in line with the PM’s New India vision of making people Atmanirbhar by enhancing employment and self-employment opportunities. It will boost connectivity to several prominent tourist destinations across the country.Cabinet approves 4-lane road project in Bihar worth Rs.3,822.31 crore
September 24th, 03:07 pm
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by PM Modi, has approved the 4-lane Sahebganj-Areraj-Bettiah road project in Bihar at Rs. 3,822.31 crore. The project will improve access to key heritage and Buddhist sites, strengthening the Buddhist circuit and tourism in Bihar. It will also improve employment opportunities, boosting regional growth.Cabinet approves a railway project connecting Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bengal worth Rs. 3,169 Crore
September 10th, 03:05 pm
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by PM Modi, has approved doubling the 177 km Bhagalpur–Dumka–Rampurhat railway line across Bihar, Jharkhand, and West Bengal at a cost of ₹3,169 crore. This multi-tracking will ease congestion, improve connectivity for people and goods, boost tourism, and support PM Modi’s vision of an Atmanirbhar Bharat by creating more employment and self-employment opportunities in the region.Cabinet approves High-Speed Corridor in Bihar worth Rs. 4447.38 Crore
September 10th, 03:02 pm
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the 4-lane Mokama-Munger section of the Buxar-Bhagalpur High-Speed Corridor in Bihar. Stretching 82.4 km at a cost of ₹4,447.38 crore, it will cut travel time to 1.5 hours, improve connectivity for passengers and freight, and create over 33 lakh man-days of employment in the region.Cabinet approves 6-Lane Ring Road project in Odisha worth Rs.8307.74 crore
August 19th, 03:17 pm
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by PM Modi has approved construction of 6-Lane Access-Controlled Capital Region Ring Road project in Odisha worth Rs.8307.74 crore. It will play a pivotal role in regional economic growth, strengthening connectivity between major religious and economic centers and opening new avenues for trade and industrial development.Cabinet approves development of Green Field Airport at Kota-Bundi (Rajasthan) at an estimated cost of Rs.1507.00 Crore
August 19th, 03:13 pm
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by PM Modi has approved the development of Green Field Airport at Kota-Bundi in Rajasthan worth Rs.1507.00 Crore. The project aimed at addressing the anticipated traffic growth in the region includes construction of a Terminal Building spanning an area of 20,000 sqm capable of handling 1000 Peak Hour Passengers (PHP).Cabinet approves revised Jharia Master Plan for dealing with Fire, Subsidence and Rehabilitation of affected families in Jharia Coalfield
June 25th, 03:14 pm
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by PM Modi, has approved the Revised Jharia Master Plan (JMP) worth Rs.5,940.47 crore for addressing issues related to fire, land subsidence, and the rehabilitation of affected families in the Jharia Coalfield. Jharia Alternative Livelihoods Rehabilitation Fund is to be established to promote livelihood-related activities.Cabinet approves Revised SHAKTI Policy for Coal Allocation to Power Sector
May 07th, 12:07 pm
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by PM Modi has approved revised SHAKTI policy to grant fresh coal linkages to Thermal Power Plants of Central Sector/State Sector/ Independent Power Producers. With the introduction of SHAKTI Policy, 2017, there was a paradigm shift of coal allocation mechanism from a nomination-based regime to a more transparent way of allocation of coal linkages through an auction / tariff-based bidding.Cabinet approves inclusion of Kosi Mechi Intra-State Link Project of Bihar under Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana- Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme
March 28th, 04:11 pm
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by PM Modi, has approved inclusion of Kosi Mechi Intra-State Link Project of Bihar under Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana - Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme of Ministry of Jal Shakti. This project envisages to link rivers Kosi and Mechi which flow through Bihar.Cabinet approves development of ropeway project from Govindghat to Hemkund Sahib Ji in Uttarakhand
March 05th, 03:08 pm
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the construction of 12.4 km ropeway project from Govindghat to Hemkund Sahib Ji in Uttarakhand. The project will be developed on Design, Build, Finance, Operate and Transfer (DBFOT) mode at a total capital cost of Rs. 2,730.13 crore.Cabinet approves development of Ropeway Project from Sonprayag to Kedarnath in Uttarakhand
March 05th, 03:05 pm
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the construction of 12.9 km ropeway project from Sonprayag to Kedarnath (12.9 km) in Uttarakhand. The project will be developed on Design, Build, Finance, Operate and Transfer (DBFOT) mode at a total capital cost of Rs. 4,081.28 crore.