New Delhi, May 6 (BNP): The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved a series of major decisions aimed at strengthening infrastructure, judicial capacity, agriculture, industry, and maritime development.
Under the PM-Gati Shakti National Master Plan, the Cabinet approved three multitracking railway projects covering 19 districts across Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana, aimed at improving connectivity and logistics efficiency.
In judicial reforms, the Cabinet approved the introduction of the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026, to increase the strength of the Supreme Court of India from 33 to 37 judges (excluding the Chief Justice), supporting faster delivery of justice.
For the agriculture sector, the government fixed the Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) of sugarcane at ₹365 per quintal for the 2026–27 season, benefiting millions of farmers and workers engaged in the sugar industry.
The Cabinet also approved the “Mission for Cotton Productivity” with an outlay of ₹5,659.22 crore to boost cotton yields, promote advanced farming technologies, and enhance India’s competitiveness in global textile markets by 2030–31.
In a major maritime infrastructure push, the government announced the development of a state-of-the-art Ship Repair Facility at Vadinar, Gujarat. The project will significantly expand India’s ship repair ecosystem and is expected to generate both direct and indirect employment. It will also promote skill development and support the growth of maritime ancillary industries and MSMEs in the surrounding region.
These initiatives collectively aim to strengthen infrastructure, improve governance efficiency, support farmers, boost industrial growth, and enhance India’s maritime capabilities.
