About USD 500 million will be allocated to support reforms that help improve economic governance, enhance growth and competitiveness, and protect the poor and vulnerable.
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a 50 million USD loan to support the implementation of policy reforms by the government of Nepal to help improve its domestic and international trade.
"Approval of the National Research Foundation Bill will pave the way for bolstering R&D. It will foster innovation and collaboration among academia, industry, and government, a crucial step in realising our vision for a scientifically advanced nation," PM Modi said in a tweet.
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) on Wednesday approved a package of innovative schemes for farmers with a total outlay of Rs 3,70,128.7 crore
Ahead of assembly polls in Chhattisgarh later this year, Congress on Wednesday decided to appoint Chhattisgarh Health Minister TS Singh Deo as Deputy Chief Minister of the state
The bill, after approval in the Parliament, will establish NRF, an apex body to provide high-level strategic direction of scientific research in the country as per recommendations of the National Education Policy.
Addressing a press conference Union Health Minister said, "Prime Minister Narendra Modi today approved a total outlay of Rs 3.70 lakh crore for farmers; the package has different components that are focused on the well-being and economic betterment of farmers by promoting sustainable agri
"The decision will benefit 5 crore sugarcane farmers and their dependents, as well as 5 lakh workers employed in the sugar mills and related ancillary activities," Anurag Thakur said.
The World Bank has approved USD 200 million in loans for Himachal Pradesh to facilitate power sector reforms in the state, besides increasing the share of renewable energy generation.
"With these approvals, the Priority Section of RRTS has become the first railway system in the country which is being opened for operations in its entire length at a maximum operational speed of 160 kmph," an official statement said.
The World Bank has approved a loan worth USD 300 million to help expand and improve the quality of education in government-run schools in Chhattisgarh.