Thu, Feb 20, 2020
Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting Prakash Javadekar informed that women empowerment, second phase of Swachh Bharat and establishment of a technology group were few of the significant decisions taken by the cabinet under leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In a press conference, Javadekar said, “We took significant decisions in today’s cabinet meeting under leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. First and foremost is decision is taken for women empowerment. Second decision is taken in keeping the view about crop dispute. Second phase of Swachh Bharat Mission to cover all rural areas, establishment of a technology group were among the other decisions. ” “The Cabinet has approved elevation of Bhaskaracharya Institute of Space Applications and Geoinformatics (BISAG) in Gujarat as Bhaskaracharya National Institute for Space Applications and Geo-informatics.”
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Tue, Dec 24, 2019
The Union Cabinet on December 24 approved Atal Bhujal Yojana (ATAL JAL) with a budget of Rs 6000 crores aimed at sustainable groundwater management. Addressing a press conference after the cabinet meeting, Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar said it was an ambitious scheme and seven states are being given benefit in the first phase. "The Atal Jal programme has been launched to provide sustainable groundwater management. This is an ambitious program for which the Cabinet has approved an outlay of Rs 6,000 crore. Of this Rs 3,000 crore will come from the World Bank while the rest will be given by the Centre". #AtalJalYojna #CabinetBriefing #AtalBhujalYojana
Wed, Dec 04, 2019
Union Cabinet approves citizenship bill; Here's all you need to know. Watch the video
Sat, Nov 25, 2017
It has been more than a year now and the Central government is yet to settle the minimum pay scale issue. The recent report suggests that fitment factor and pay scale issues under the 7th Pay Commission would not be considered an anomaly.
Wed, Nov 22, 2017
The Cabinet's approval is expected to benefit 31 Supreme Court judges and 1,079 justices of various High Courts. Defence and civilian government employees, however, still wait for clarification on their pay scale.
The commission would recommend the formula for sharing taxes between the Centre and the state and allocation of each state for the five-year period between 2020 and 2025.
Sat, Nov 18, 2017
When 7th Pay Commission received in-principle approval from cabinet in June 2017, it was expected to benefit 34 lakh civilian employees and 14 lakh Defence Forces personnel.
Sat, Nov 11, 2017
Union Cabinet on June 28, among many recommendations under the 7CPC, also approved raising the minimum pay from Rs 7,000 to Rs 18,000 per month and fitment factor to 2.57 times.
Tue, Nov 07, 2017
Many media reports have stated that the proposal to implement recommendations of 7th Pay Commission has been approved by the Ministry.
Mon, Nov 06, 2017
In June month, the cabinet among many recommendations under the 7CPC, also approved raising the minimum pay from Rs 7,000 to Rs 18,000 per month and fitment factor to 2.57 times.
Fri, Nov 03, 2017
Thu, Oct 12, 2017
Last year, the government had constituted a pay review committee, headed by UGC member VS Chauhan, which had submitted its recommendations earlier this year.
Mon, Oct 09, 2017
On June 28, 2017, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley chaired Union Cabinet approved the recommendations under 7th Pay Commission with 34 modifications.
Wed, Sep 20, 2017
This financial implication of payment Productivity Linked Bonus to railway employees is estimated to cost Rs 2,245.45 crores.
Wed, Sep 13, 2017
Payment of Gratuity (Amendment) Bill, 2017 Amendment Bill seeks to double tax -free gratuity for private sector employees to Rs 20 lakh as against the current limit of Rs 10 lakh.
Mon, Sep 04, 2017
The Government of India is all set to make fewer and stronger PSBs in the coming months - as an move to tackle their non-performing assets (NPAs). A list of total 21 PSBs are considered to become 10 - 12 banks.
Thu, Aug 24, 2017
The Union Cabinet has approved an alternate mechanism for the merger of other PSBs in the coming days. Even though the move is expected to help but yet not entirely the solution needed for PSBs.
Thu, Aug 17, 2017
RBI introduced various measures in the Interest Subvention Scheme for Short Term Crop Loans during the year 2017-18. The aim is to provide agriculture credit at affordable rate.
Briefing reporters after a Cabinet meeting, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said a large number of major and medium irrigation projects taken up under Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme (AIBP) had been languishing mainly due to inadequate provision of funds.
Wed, Aug 16, 2017
The government today approved a new metro rail policy for expanding the metro network across various cities in the country, officials said. The new policy was approved by the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Sat, Jul 08, 2017
Now that finance ministry has asked central ministries to ensure recommendations made under 7th Pay Commission to be paid from current months salary.
Fri, Jul 07, 2017
The government said that the revised allowance under 7th Pay Commission will come into effect from July 1, 2017. The recommendations allowance will benefit 34 lakh Civilian employees and 14 lakh Defence Forces personnel.
Mon, Jul 03, 2017
More than 48 lakh government employees will start getting higher allowance from this month. Union Cabinet had given a clean nod last week for recommendations made under 7th CPC.
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