NEW DELHI: The Union Cabinet led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved five major schemes on Wednesday. It includes significant investments and welfare schemes, which include a national museum, a crucial metro rail line in the National Capital Region, significant farm fertiliser subsidies and long term credit guarantee schemes for small scale entrepreneurs.
The Yuge Yugeen Bharat National Museum
The Cabinet has approved Rs 3,230 crore for the setting up of the Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum in New Delhi. The museum will be one of the largest in the world and will utilise space in the North and South Blocks on Raisina Hill as offices move towards the Central Vista.
The museum will showcase the history of Indian civilization over the past 5,000 years. It will contain rare artefacts, culture, scientific inventions and art. The Cabinet said it will give citizens and tourists a unique insight into the history of the country. The museum will provide safe keeping for the artefacts so they can be passed on to future generations and support cultural tourism.
Noida-Greater Noida Aqua Line Extended
The Cabinet has approved Rs 2,390 crore to extend the Noida Metro Aqua Line to cater for increasing traffic and population in the National Capital Region. The new line will cover approximately 8.5km and connect Sector 51 in Noida to Sector 4 in Greater Noida West.
Prime Minister Modi said this is crucial to improve ease of movement for people living in rapidly growing cities. This will cut down commuting time for people living in residential areas, allowing them to get to their destination quicker whether this be for work, education, medical appointments or shopping.
Rabi Fertiliser Subsidy Schemes Approved
The Cabinet has also approved a total of Rs 62,370 crore to provide fertiliser subsidies. Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Ashwini Vaishnaw told reporters this will protect local farmers from fluctuating prices.
The subsidy will ensure farmers have fertiliser available to them without interruption at an affordable price. This will help ensure crops are produced consistently, reducing food inflation and ensuring farmers make a good income.
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Credit Guarantee Scheme for Micro Units Extended for 5 Years
The Cabinet has approved extending the Credit Guarantee Fund for Micro Units under the flagship Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) for an additional 5 years. An additional Rs 5,000 crore has been set aside for this.
The guarantee will provide protection to banks, Non-Banking Financial Companies and Micro Finance Institutions providing loans without any security to self-employed people, craftsmen, shop keepers and start-up cottage industries. This will help provide confidence to lenders providing credit to the informal sector.
Stand Up India Credit Guarantee Extended
The Cabinet has approved extending the credit guarantee under the Stand Up India scheme for 5 years, with an allocation of Rs 4,111 crore.
The Stand Up India scheme encourages start-ups from underrepresented groups. The scheme guarantees bank loans to businesses in the commercial, manufacturing and agriculture related industries started by Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST) and women. This is an encouraging way to boost democracy in the economy, helping aspiring entrepreneurs become job creators.
Overall, the five decisions show the Government is focused on improving infrastructure, welfare and cultural aspects of the country. By investing in heritage, transport, farms and small scale entrepreneurs, the decisions will provide momentum to inclusion in various sectors of the country.
Beyond Welfare Schemes: The Search for Permanent Relief
The Union Cabinet’s approval of mega welfare and infrastructure schemes reflects a noble effort to uplift citizens, build modern networks, and ease worldly hardships. Yet, a deeper question remains: can economic packages or physical infrastructure ever grant lasting peace and freedom from human misery? Roads deteriorate, financial aid gets consumed, and mortality continues to shadow every life.
Jagatguru Tatvdarshi Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj reveals that Earth, being part of Kaal Brahm’s perishable realm, inherently suffers from scarcity and decay. Worldly schemes offer short-term comfort, but only the scripture-based worship of Supreme God Kabir can dissolve karmic debts and grant complete salvation in Satlok—our eternal home free from suffering. Today, this path is enlightened by Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj only.
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