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Logistics Cabinet Approves Four Railway Multitracking Projects Worth Rs 9,450 Crore Across Four Indian States
Union Cabinet approved four railway multitracking projects worth Rs 9,450 crore across West Bengal, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu, adding 410 km of track and 76 million tonnes of annual freight capacity by 2030-31, according to Business-Today. The Cabinet also cleared an NH-22 four-laning project in Bihar worth Rs 3,590.73 crore. The projects target coal, iron ore, cement, containers and automobile freight.
Commodities India approves Rs 23,731 crore GOBARdhan scheme for compressed bio-gas to cut LNG import reliance
The Union Cabinet approved a Rs 23,731 crore GOBARdhan scheme to expand compressed bio-gas production as a domestic alternative to LNG imports. India imports around 50% of its natural gas consumption, and the Strait of Hormuz disruption impacted 55–60% of LNG imports. The scheme includes capex support, credit guarantees and an administered CBG price.
Commodities Cabinet Approves Rs 84,084 Crore 'Samudra Manthan' Scheme for Oil & Gas Exploration
India's Union Cabinet approved the Rs 84,084 crore 'Samudra Manthan' National Offshore Exploration Scheme to boost domestic oil and gas production. The scheme aims to add over 600 MMTOE of hydrocarbon reserves, with incremental annual output of 10–15 MTOE, as India seeks to cut its ~90% oil import dependence amid Middle East tensions.
Manufacturing India Cabinet Approves Seven Major Decisions: Semicon 2.0, Mobile Manufacturing, Urea Plants, and Rail Projects
The Union Cabinet has approved seven major decisions covering infrastructure, semiconductor manufacturing, mobile phone production, fertiliser and railway projects. The package includes Semicon 2.0, the Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme (MPMS) and the National Investment Policy for Urea-2026, with a combined outlay of Rs 2,19,353 crore. Key projects include a 46-km link corridor in Varanasi, doubling of Paradeep-Haridaspur railway line, and a fourth line between Dangoaposi and Rajkharsawan.
Commodities India Cabinet Approves Slashing Broken Grain in PDS Rice, Diverts 100% Broken to Ethanol
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved a phased reduction in broken grain content in PDS rice from 25% to 10% for raw rice and from 16% to 5% for parboiled rice by 2027-28. The separated 100% broken rice will be channelled to ethanol production, reducing logistics costs by ₹2,161 crore annually and improving quality under PMGKAY.
Logistics Cabinet clears Rs 14,115 crore highway projects in Delhi, UP; approves Rs 6,970 crore 6-lane Dwarka tunnel
The Union Cabinet approved two highway infrastructure projects worth a combined Rs 14,114.81 crore. The projects include an 8.1-km six-lane tunnel in Delhi and a 117.7-km greenfield highway in Uttar Pradesh. They are expected to improve connectivity, reduce travel time, and generate significant employment.
Technology Finance Ministry Panel Clears Rs 1.25 Lakh Crore for India Semiconductor Mission 2.0; Cabinet Approval Next
The Expenditure Finance Committee under the Finance Ministry has cleared a Rs 1.25 lakh crore outlay for India Semiconductor Mission 2.0, significantly higher than the first phase's Rs 76,000 crore. The proposal now goes to the Union Cabinet for approval. The mission aims to deepen domestic chip manufacturing, supporting equipment, materials, and indigenous designs, with 12 projects already approved under Phase 1.
Trade India Approves Rs 39,290 Crore Infrastructure Package
India's Union Cabinet has approved a Rs 39,290 crore package to enhance aviation, highway infrastructure, and transport modernization. Key projects include a Rs 10,000 crore ATF Price Stabilisation Fund and a Rs 8,301 crore coastal highway project.