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CABINET DECISIONS

RECORD INCREASE IN MINIMUM SUPPORT PRICE OF CROPS, THE

DECISION TO INCREASE METRO CONNECTIVITY IN GURUGRAM

In the last 9 years, the government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has taken many important
decisions in the interest of farmers. Recently Union Cabinet has approved the increase in MSP for
Kharif crops. With this, apart from getting remunerative prices for the produce to the food providers,
the efforts to diversify the crops will also be strengthened. Apart from this, the government has
also approved metro connectivity from HUDA City Center to Cyber City in Gurugram, Haryana, and
allocation of 4G and 5G spectrum to the state-owned telecom company BSNL.

DECISION: The Union Cabinet approved old and new Gurugram will be connected. As of
the increase in the Minimum Support Price (MSP) now, there is no metro line in Old Gurugram. After
for all mandated Kharif crops for the marketing the completion of the project, this network will be
season 2023-24. connected to the Indian Railway station. In the next
IMPACT: The government has taken this decision phase, it will provide connectivity to IGI Airport. The
with the objective of ensuring remunerative prices important thing is that it is proposed to complete this
to crop growers for their produce and encouraging project in the next 4 years from the date of approval.
diversification in crops. According to the Third It will be implemented by the Haryana Mass Rapid
Advance Estimates for 2022-23, the total food grain Transport Corporation Limited (HMRTC).
production in the country is estimated to be a record
330.5 million tonnes, which is 14.9 million tonnes * The total cost of the project will be Rs 5,452
more than the previous year 2021-22. This shows crore. The entire project will be elevated. A spur
the highest growth in the last 5 years. The MSP for (sideline) has been provided for connectivity
cotton has been raised to Rs 6620 per quintal for from Basai village to the depot.
medium staple and Rs 7020 per quintal for long
staple. The MSP of paddy has been increased by DECISION: Approval for allocation of 4G and 5G
Rs 143 to Rs 2183 per quintal. At the same time, spectrum to state-owned telecom company BSNL
the maximum minimum support price has been to expand digital connectivity.
increased for moong dal, groundnut, and sesame. IMPACT: This decision is a significant step towards
enhancing connectivity and empowering every
DECISION: Metro connectivity covering a distance citizen. The authorized capital of BSNL will be
of 28.50 kilometers from HUDA City Center to Cyber increased from Rs 1.5 lakh crore to Rs 2.1 lakh crore.
City, Dwarka Expressway to Gurugram has been 4G and 5G services will expand across the country.
approved. There will be 27 stations on this route. Also, there will be coverage in rural areas and villages
IMPACT: With the commencement of this line, where 4G service has not yet reached.

24 New India Samachar July 1-15, 2023