The Cabinet Committee chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi Wednesday authorized the rise within the dearness allowance (DA) to central authorities workers and pensioners to twenty-eight per cent from 17 per cent.
The hike in DA and dearness reduction (DR) charges will probably be efficient from July 1, 2021, Union Minister Anurag Thakur stated whereas asserting a slew of selections made by the Union Cabinet. The transfer, Thakur stated, will profit about 48.34 lakh central workers and 65.26 lakh pensioners.
Apart from the DA hike, Thakur additionally introduced a number of different selections taken by the Union Cabinet.
Cabinet nod to continuation of Ayush Mission as centrally-sponsored Scheme
The Union Cabinet authorized the continuation of the National Ayush Mission as a centrally-sponsored scheme (CSS) for one more 5 years until 2026.
The scheme would proceed from April 1, 2021, to March 31, 2026, with a monetary implication of Rs 4,607.30 crore to be spent through the interval, Thakur introduced.
Union Minister Anurag Thakur addresses a press briefing on Cabinet selections at National Media Centre in New Delhi, Wednesday, July 14, 2021. (PTI)
The Union Minister additionally stated that the scheme includes the enlargement of the Ayush sector to advertise the holistic well being of Indians. He stated underneath the scheme, outdated and conventional medicinal methods can be promoted and Ayush wellness centres, medical schools, hospitals and dispensaries arrange and upgraded.
Change in North Eastern Institute of Folk Medicine (NEIFM)
The Cabinet additionally authorized the change of nomenclature and mandate of North Eastern Institute of Folk Medicine (NEIFM) as North Eastern Institute of Ayurveda and Folk Medicine Research (NEIAFMR).
“Keeping in view the need, the proposal to change the nomenclature and mandate of North Eastern Institute of Folk Medicine (NEIFM) to North Eastern Institute of Ayurveda & Folk Medicine Research (NEIARMR) for imparting quality Education and Research in Ayurveda & Folk Medicine at Pasighat, Arunachal Pradesh. The consequential changes will also be carried out in the Memorandum of Association & Rules and Regulations,” a press launch stated.
The inclusion of Ayurveda inside the mandate of the institute will probably be extremely useful for the individuals of the Northeast for imparting high quality training and analysis in Ayurveda and folks medication.
Extension of CSS for growing infrastructure for judiciary
With a number of courts nonetheless performing on rented premises, the Union Cabinet Wednesday authorized a five-year extension for a centrally-sponsored scheme for growing infrastructure for the judiciary, a press release stated.
“Lack of residential accommodation to all the judicial officers also adversely affects their working and performance. The present government has remained sensitive to the needs of providing well equipped judicial infrastructure to subordinate judiciary to facilitate administration of justice in a manner that allows easy access and timely delivery of justice to all. Adequacy of judicial infrastructure is critical for reduction of pendency and backlog of cases in Courts,” it added.
The CSS for the event of infrastructure amenities for judiciary has been in operation since 1993-94.
Subsidies for Indian transport corporations in world tenders
The Union Cabinet additionally authorized a scheme to supply Rs 1,624 crore over 5 years as a subsidy to Indian transport corporations in world tenders floated by ministries and CPSEs for import of presidency cargo.
Union Minister Anurag Thakur briefs the press on Cabinet selections, on the National Media Centre in New Delhi, Wednesday, July 14, 2021. (PTI)
The authorities in a launch stated that the scheme has the potential to generate employment. “Increase in Indian fleet will provide direct employment to Indian seafarers since Indian ships are required to employ only Indian seafarers,” an official launch stated.
Extension of RoSCTL scheme for textile exporters
Garment exporters will proceed to get a rebate on state and central taxes and levies (RoSCTL) on their outward shipments as the federal government on Wednesday authorized the extension of the RoSCTL scheme until March 2024. The transfer is aimed toward enhancing the competitiveness of the labour-intensive textiles sector.
While asserting the scheme, Thakur stated the transfer will strengthen the Indian textile business to compete with overseas industries.
Special package deal for the livestock sector
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs additionally introduced the choice to revise and realign schemes of the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying and implement them as a part of the particular livestock sector package deal over the subsequent 5 years ranging from 2021-22, in a bid to leverage an funding of Rs 54,618 crore.
“This package envisages the central government’s support amounting to Rs 9,800 crore over the duration of five years for leveraging a total investment of Rs 54,618 crore for five years,” an official assertion stated.
MoU between India and Denmark for cooperation in well being sector
The Union Cabinet additionally authorized a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the ministries of well being of India and Denmark for cooperation within the area of well being and medication.
“The bilateral MoU will encourage cooperation between the Ministry of Health of India and the Ministry of Health of the Kingdom of Denmark through joint initiatives and technology development in the health sector. It will strengthen bilateral ties between India and Denmark,” an official press launch stated.
Extension of time period of the Commission created underneath Article 340
The Cabinet additionally authorized the extension by six months of the time period of the Commission constituted to look at the difficulty of sub-categorisation inside OBC within the Central List.
This is the eleventh extension of the time period of the Commission constituted underneath Article 340 of the Constitution.
