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UNION CABINET DECISIONS

in the country. A budget of Rs 1 lakh crore has been
fixed for this scheme. Before preparing this scheme to Pledge to preserve democracy
encourage research, development and innovation, the
Anusandhan National Research Foundation studied the n On the occasion of the completion of 50 years of
successful research models of many countries of the the imposition of the Emergency in the country,
world. Learning from that, this new scheme has been the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister
prepared in India. The government believes that this Narendra Modi, resolved to remember the
will not only promote research in the country but will repressive suffering and honour the sacrifice of
also strengthen new industries through innovation. countless individuals who opposed the Emergency
and the undermining of the spirit of the Indian
DECISION: Approval of National Sports Policy (NSP) Constitution. In 1974, the then-government took
2025 to give a new shape to the sports landscape the ruthless step of imposing an emergency to
of the country. crush the Navnirman Movement and the Total
IMPACT: The new policy will replace the existing Na- Revolution Campaign.
tional Sports Policy, 2001. It will also lay down a vision-
ary and strategic roadmap to establish the country as n On 25 June, the Union Cabinet observed two
a global sports superpower and a strong contender for minutes silence to pay tribute to those who were
excellence in international sporting events, including deprived of the democratic rights granted by
the 2036 Olympic Games. the Constitution and had to face unimaginable
horrors. The Union Cabinet paid tribute to their
DECISION: Approval to establish International exemplary courage and brave resistance against the
Potato Centre (CIP)’s South Asia Regional Centre excesses of the Emergency.
at Singna, Agra, Uttar Pradesh n The Union Cabinet reaffirmed that the people of
IMPACT: The main objective of this investment is to India have strong faith in the Indian Constitution
increase food and nutrition security, farmers’ income and the democratic values of the country. It is
and employment generation by improving productivity, important for the youth to take inspiration from
management and value addition of potato and sweet those who strongly opposed dictatorial tendencies
potato. This centre, which provides training to farmers and stood firmly to protect our Constitution and
from seed production to pest management, sustainable its democratic framework. India, as the mother
production and farmers, will also be helpful in adopting of democracy, is a shining example of protecting,
the best systems in the world. In the coming time, this preserving and safeguarding constitutional values.
centre will become a medium of prosperity and prog- The Union Cabinet called upon us to reaffirm our
ress for potato farmers. resolve as a nation to uphold our Constitution and
its democratic and federal spirit.
DECISION: Two corridors of the second phase of
Pune Metro Rail Project approved. families. Special skill development and employment-ori-
IMPACT: This is an extension of the existing Vanaz-Ram-
wadi corridor under Phase 1. These two elevated cor- entated measures will be taken for the economic self-re-
liance of the rehabilitated families. The implementation
ridors will span 12.75 km and will include 13 stations,
connecting the fast-developing suburbs of Chandni of the revised plan will entail a total financial expenditure
of Rs 5940.47 crore.
Chowk, Bavdhan, Kothrud, Kharadi and Wagholi. The
estimated cost of the project is Rs 3,626.24 crore.
DECISION: Approval for construction of 4-lane
Paramakudi-Ramanathapuram section (NH-87) in
DECISION: Approval of the revised Jharia Master Tamil Nadu at a cost of Rs 1,853 crore.
Plan (JMP) to deal with issues related to fire, land
subsidence and rehabilitation of affected families IMPACT: The project will be developed in hybrid
annuity mode with a total cost of Rs 1,853 crore.
in the Jharia coalfield.
IMPACT: The revised JMP plan emphasises providing On completion of the project, the Paramakudi-
Ramanathapuram section will play a vital role in
means of permanent livelihood to the rehabilitated
regional economic development. n

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