Besides, the modernisation of broadcast infra will also create indirect employment by way of manufacturing and services related to the supply and installation of broadcast equipment.

In another crucial decision, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved ₹2,614.51 crore for the 382 MW Sunni Dam Hydro Electric Project in Himachal Pradesh, which is being undertaken by SJVN Limited. "Project cost of ₹2,614 crore included hard cost amounting to ₹2,246.40 crore, Interest During Construction (IDC) and Financing Charges (FC) of ₹358.96 crore & 9.15 crore, respectively. The revised cost sanctions for cost variations due to quantity changes (including additions/ alterations/ extra items) and time overruns due to the developer shall be capped at 10% of the sanctioned cost," said CCEA.

The proposed 382 MW Sunni Dam project is expected to provide benefits to local suppliers, enterprises and MSMEs, and will encourage entrepreneurship opportunities. It will also provide job opportunities and ensure the socioeconomic development of the region.

Besides, the Union Cabinet led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the National Green Hydrogen Mission with an initial outlay of ₹19,744 crore. This includes an outlay of ₹17,490 crore for the Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition Programme (SIGHT) programme, ₹1,466 crore for pilot projects, ₹400 crore for R&D, and ₹388 crore towards other Mission components.

The Cabinet also gave ex-post facto approval for the naming of Greenfield International Airport Mopa, Goa, as ‘Manohar International Airport – Mopa, Goa’. A statement said it is a mark of tribute to late Manohar Parrikar, who was the former defence minister and four-time Goa CM. The Greenfield Airport at Mopa, Goa, was inaugurated by the PM in December 2022.

BIND scheme

Cabinet approves ₹2,540 cr for Prasar Bharti, ₹2,615 cr for hydro project in HP