UP cabinet clears Urban Redevelopment Policy 2026
In a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday, approval was granted to the Uttar Pradesh Urban Redevelopment Policy 2026.
In a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday, approval was granted to the Uttar Pradesh Urban Redevelopment Policy 2026.
The announcement was made by Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting and Railways, Ashwini Vaishnaw, during a press briefing.
He said the Commission will comprise one Chairperson, one Member (Part-Time), and one Member-Secretary.
The projects will increase the existing network of Indian Railways by approximately 894 km, enhancing connectivity to around 3,633 villages with a population of 85.84 lakh people.
The move is part of a larger plan to create 75,000 additional medical seats over the next five years, addressing the persistent gap between demand and supply in medical education.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Wednesday, highlighted several key decisions made by the Union Cabinet, aimed at boosting various sectors in the country.
In recognition of the excellent performance by the railway staff, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, today approved payment of Productivity Linked Bonus (PLB) of 78 days for Rs 1865.68 crore to 10,91,146 railway employees
The project aims to improve mobility, efficiency, and service reliability for Indian Railways, easing operations and reducing congestion on one of the busiest freight and passenger routes.
The section will pass through or provide connectivity to key regional cities like Mokama, Barahiya, Lakhisarai, Jamalpur, Munger, and Bhagalpur.
The scheme is part of the National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM), aimed at building domestic capacity and supply chain resilience in critical minerals.
