The “landmark” decisions taken by the Union Cabinet on Wednesday are aimed at accelerating economic growth and the country’s strides in space, besides assisting farmers, villages and small businesses, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said.
In a series of tweets after chairing the Cabinet meeting, he said crores of Indians will gain from these decisions.
During today's Cabinet Meeting, landmark decisions have been taken aimed at accelerating economic growth, our strides in space as well as assisting our farmers, villages and small businesses. Crores of Indians will gain from the decisions. https://t.co/laJvA4pWPh
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 24, 2020
“The reform trajectory continues,” he tweeted, referring to the decision to allow participation of the private sector in the entire range of space activities, including planetary exploration missions.
The reform trajectory continues.
The Union Cabinet’s approval to reforms in the space sector is yet another step towards making our nation self-reliant and technologically advanced. The reforms will boost private sector participation as well. https://t.co/oqYZFt3Pr4
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 24, 2020
The Union Cabinet’s approval to reforms in the space sector is yet another step towards making the nation self-reliant and technologically advanced, he said. “The reforms will boost private sector participation as well.”
Referring to decisions related to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), Modi pointed out that the Cabinet approved an interest subvention scheme for Shishu loan accounts under the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana.
“This scheme would provide valuable support and stability to small businesses,” he said.
Committed to a vibrant MSME Sector!
The Cabinet approved an interest subvention scheme for Shishu loan accounts under Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana. This scheme would provide valuable support and stability to small businesses. https://t.co/Uo7B7XEZFp
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 24, 2020
Setting up of the Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund augurs well for the sector, he said, adding that it will boost the income of farmers.
“Investment and sectoral infrastructure, especially in dairies, will get an impetus,” he said.
The prime minister said the decision to upgrade the Kushinagar airport as an international airport is great news for Uttar Pradesh, tourism and those inspired by the noble thoughts of Lord Buddha.
Great news for Uttar Pradesh, tourism and those inspired by the noble thoughts of Lord Buddha!
Kushinagar Airport will now be an international airport. Connectivity will improve significantly. More tourists and pilgrims will also mean better opportunities for local population.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 24, 2020
“Kushinagar Airport will now be an international airport. Connectivity will improve significantly. More tourists and pilgrims will also mean better opportunities for the local population,” he said.
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