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First Meeting of the Union Cabinet at Seva Teerth

‘Kerala’ to be

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On February 24, the auspicious day of Ashtami, Phalguna Shukla Paksha, in the year of
Yugaabda 5127, Vikram Samvat 2082, and Shaka Samvat 1947, the first meeting of the
Union Cabinet was held at the newly constructed Seva Teerth. Several landmark decisions
were taken for the country. During this meeting, the Cabinet also resolved that Seva Teerth,
built on the foundation of swadeshi thinking, modern design, and the infinite potential of
1.4 billion countrymen, will continue to advance the duty of serving the nation...

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briefing on Cabinet decisions.

DECISION: Approval of the proposal to change the This includes the construction of barracks for securi-
name of the state of Kerala to ‘Keralam’. ty personnel. In addition to improving infrastructure,
IMPACT: The President will refer the Kerala (Alter- the project is expected to significantly boost tourism
ation of Name) Bill, 2026, approved by the Union and economic development by providing better con-
Cabinet, to the Kerala State Legislative Assembly for nectivity to renowned tourist destinations such as Dal
consideration under Article 3 of the Constitution of Lake, the Shankaracharya Temple, and the Mughal
India. After receiving the opinion of the Kerala State Gardens. This will create employment opportunities
Legislative Assembly, the Government of India will and encourage investment. Srinagar will strengthen
take further action. its position as a major tourism and economic hub.

DECISION: Approval for the development of a civil DECISION: Approval of the Minimum Support
enclave at the Srinagar International Airport at Price (MSP) for raw jute for the 2026-27 season
an estimated cost of n1,677 crore. IMPACT: The MSP for raw jute (TD-3 grade) has
IMPACT: This is a significant step towards strength- been fixed at n5,925 per quintal. This will ensure
ening aviation infrastructure and connectivity in the a profit of 61.8 percent over the all-India average
Kashmir Valley. Spanning 73.18 acres, the new civil cost of production of jute. The MSP for raw jute for
enclave project will include a state-of-the-art terminal 2026-27 is n275 per quintal, higher than the previous
building spanning 71,500 square meters, designed to marketing season 2025-26. The Jute Corporation of
serve 2,900 passengers during peak hours and an India will continue to act as the nodal agency for the
annual capacity of 10 million passengers per year. Central Government for conducting price support

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