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UNION CABINET DECISIONS

DECISION: Revised outlay approved for the connectivity from South Delhi, Faridabad, and
construction of a new road to Jewar Interna- Gurugram to Jewar International Airport, boost-
tional Airport. ing economic growth and operational efficiency
IMPACT: A revised outlay of Rs. 3,630.77 crore in the National Capital Region. This corridor will
was approved for the construction of a new road connect the Eastern Peripheral Expressway,
from the Delhi-Faridabad-Ballabhgarh-Sohna Yamuna Expressway, and the Dedicated Freight
bypass of the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway to Jewar Corridor. This corridor will be a significant tool for
International Airport on a hybrid annuity basis infrastructure improvement, urban infrastruc-
in Uttar Pradesh and Haryana. This 31.42-kilo- ture transformation, regional connectivity, and
metre corridor will provide direct, high-speed national operational efficiency.

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DECISION: Approval of two multi-tracking proj- DECISION: Approval to change guidelines for in-
ects covering five districts of West Bengal and vestment from countries sharing a land border
Jharkhand. with India.
IMPACT: The total estimated cost of these proj- IMPACT: The Cabinet has approved changes to the
ects is Rs. 4,474 crore. These will be completed by FDI policy to ensure timely approval for investments
2030-31. These projects include the Sainthia-Pakur in key sectors requiring approval under PN3. These
Fourth Line and the Santragachi-Kharagpur Fourth amendments aim to attract more FDI investment
Line. This will add approximately 192 kilometres to from global funds for startups and deep tech and
Indian Railways' existing network. The increased rail advance ease of doing business. The quick deci-
line capacity will significantly improve traffic flow, sion within 60 days will help companies establish
enhancing Indian Railways' operational efficiency collaborations to expand manufacturing in India.
and service reliability. This multi-tracking project will The Cabinet-approved changes to the FDI policy for
help streamline operations and reduce congestion. investments from countries sharing a land border
will support the manufacturing of electronic compo-
DECISION: Approval to upgrade Madurai Airport nents, capital goods, and solar cells. n
in Tamil Nadu to an international airport.
IMPACT: Granting international status to Madurai
Airport will enhance regional connectivity, boost
trade, and accelerate economic development in the
region. The airport's capacity to handle internation-
al pilgrims and business is commensurate with the
city's historical significance.

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