From Khelo India programme to Anganwadis: Crucial Cabinet decisions making way for progress
The Union Cabinet under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved various pending decisions spanning numerous sectors. The fast and timely approval of cabinet decisions ensures smooth functioning and periodic reviews of programmes. The Narendra Modi Government has strived to ensure that pending cabinet decisions are not a cause of delay or hindrance towards the growth of the nation.
Cabinet decision undertaken in September, 2017
Cabinet approves Revamped Khelo India Programme
Marking a momentous decision in sports, the Union Cabinet approved the revamped Khelo India programme at a cost of Rs.1,756 crore for the period 2017-18 to 2019-20. The programme aims to use sports as a medium for community development, individual growth and economic progress.
Cabinet apprised of the progress under National Health Mission
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been apprised of the progress under National Health Mission. The Cabinet was also informed of the decisions of the Empowered Programme Committee (EPC) and Mission Steering Group (MSG) of NHM.
Cabinet approves introduction of the Dentists (Amendment) Bill, 2017
The Cabinet gave its approval for introduction of the Dentists (Amendment) Bill which is subject to modifications of drafting or consequential nature. The amendment bill aims to reconsider the earlier bill in respect to certain existing provisions.
Cabinet approves Rationalization/Merger of the Government of India Press (GIPs) and their modernization
Five presses namely Rashtrapati Bhavan, Minto Road and Mayapuri, New Delhi; Nashik, Maharashtra and Temple Street, Kolkata, West Bengal will be redeveloped and modernised by monetisation of their surplus land. Modernisation of the presses will help them take up confidential, urgent and multi-colour printing work of the Central Government Offices all over the country.
Cabinet approves increase of cost norms for Supplementary Nutrition provided in Anganwadis and in the Scheme for Adolescent Girls
Cabinet also approves annual cost indexation for increase in rates in future
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved the proposal for revision of cost norms with annual cost indexation for Supplementary Nutrition for the beneficiaries of Anganwadi Services and Adolescent Girls under the umbrella ICDS Scheme. The proposal addresses a standing anomaly and ensures that the changes in norms are at par with changes in costs on an annual basis.
This follows the decision by the Government to provide cash benefits to pregnant and lactating mothers under the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana. It is part of a sincere effort to improve the nutritional status of women and children.
Cabinet approves Extension of time period of the Scheme “Special Industry Initiative for J&K” – UdaanÂ
The CCEA approved the proposal of the Ministry of Home Affairs for extension of time period of the Scheme “Special Industry Initiative for J&K” (Sll J&K)- Udaan till 31st December, 2018. The initial time period of Udaan was upto 2016-17.
Udaan offers exposure to the youth of J&K to the best of corporate India and vice versa. Till date, 34,587 candidates have been selected of whom 31,903 candidates have joined, 22,237 candidates have completed the training, 7,649 are undergoing training and 14,694 have been offered jobs.
