The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved four projects of the Ministry of Railways with a total estimated cost of Rs. 12,328 Crore (approx.).
The Union Minister stated that the water levels of the River Tawi have receded, but the River Chenab's water levels have surpassed the danger mark, resulting in significant structural damage, including to the Tawi Bridge and the historic Madhupur Bridge.
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the restructuring and extension of the Prime Minister Street Vendor's AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) scheme, extending its lending period from the earlier deadline of December 31, 2024, to March 31, 2030.
During his visit, the Union Minister will attend the inaugural ceremony of the celebration of the birth centenary of former Assam Chief Minister Golap Borbora at Srimanta Sankardeva Kalakshetra, Panjabari in Guwahati.
He further hoped for a solution from the Union Government, stating that the gems and jewellery trade from Jaipur to the US is worth Rs 11 to 12 lakh crores.
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah stated on Wednesday that Jammu and Kashmir is still struggling with almost nonexistent communication, as the Union Territory reels from the damage caused by heavy rain.
The Union Minister was addressing the "64th All India Wheat and Barley Research Workers Seminar" at the Agricultural University in Gwalior, where he interacted with scientists, farmers and representatives from various states.
He said that ED's raid on Saurabh Bharadwaj's residence is another case of the Union Government "misusing" the agencies and no such party has targeted AAP like BJP in the past.
The Union Minister said that the government has emphasised making the Ayushman Bharat scheme a "preventive, promotive and curative" healthcare solution.
Speaking at the inauguration of the Adarsh Defence and Sports Academy building in Jodhpur, the Union Minister highlighted the difficulty in bringing reforms to the education system. Singh recalled his tenure as the Education Minister of Uttar Pradesh, where he introduced a law to curb cheati
Amid the allegations of "vote theft" against the Election Commission in the Lok Sabha elections 2024, the Union Minister questioned the opposition on how they managed to win 99 seats despite these allegations, accusing them of "conspiring to demean democracy."