Cabinet Approves 2027 Census Budget, Major Reforms
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News1812-12-2025, 16:27

Cabinet Approves 2027 Census Budget, Major Reforms

  • Union Cabinet approved ₹11,718 crore for the 2027 census, focusing on digital data collection and analysis.
  • Minimum Support Price (MSP) for Kharif Marketing Season 2025-26 was approved, valued at ₹2,07,000 crores to support farmers.
  • Proposal to rename MNREGA to 'Pujya Bapu Grameen Rozgar Yojana' and increase work days to 100-125 per year, with ₹1.5 lakh crore allocation.
  • Bill approved to raise Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) limit in the insurance sector to 100%, aiming to attract foreign capital.
  • 'Atomic Energy Bill-2025' (SHANTI) approved, allowing private investment in nuclear energy to achieve 100 GW capacity by 2047.

Why It Matters: Cabinet approves major policies for India's economic growth, infrastructure, and welfare.

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