Cabinet Secretary

Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba also said the 'whole of the government' approach has to be adopted by the ministries and departments in formulating and implementing their policies and schemes and concerted steps should be taken for India to become the third largest economy in the shortest possible time

Central Vista makeover: Cabinet secy asks ministries to provide staff details by January 15

In his letter to secretaries, Gauba has asked them to appoint a nodal officer not below the rank of joint secretary in their respective ministries to facilitate collection of all required information in this regard, sources told PTI.

Govt keeps an eye on prices after GST; Cab Sec asks depts to constantly review supplies

Each ministry will now have to provide relevant information, including GST rates of products and services, on their respective websites

Bharat Net project struggles, govt cuts target by a third

Government‘s Bharat Net project under the Digital India initiative is struggling, with its March 2017 target seeing a significant cut.

Steel Min likely to push for mandatory scrappage policy today

A high level government delegation headed by Cabinet Secretary PK Sinha, will be meeting on February 9 to decide on scrappage policy for trucks. A decision will also be made whether the policy will be for compulsory scrapping or voluntary.

Check repeat money exchangers, use indelible ink: Govt to banks

Serpentine queues, with some as long as a kilometer were seen nationwide at banks which opened after a day's break but soon crumbled under pressure in the absence of supporting cash vending machines.

Finance ministry gets about 90 applications for RBI DG post

Shortlisting was required because some applications were from junior level and some mid-level bank officials, the sources added.

Govt to consider all options to check chana dal, sugar rates

State governments have been told to impose stock limits and take action against hoarders to ensure availability of all essential commodities during ongoing festival season.

Govt working overtime on GST: Cabinet Secretary P K Sinha

The Constitution (122nd Amendment) Bill, 2016, for introduction of the GST in the country was accorded assent by the President on September 8 and the same has been notified as the Constitution (101st Amendment) Act, 2016.

Cab secy-led panel to pick MPC members holds first meeting

Once formed, the 6-member MPC will decide on interest rates based on the inflation target under the monetary policy framework agreement.

RBI nominates Dr Michael Patra as third member of MPC

In its third bi-monthly monetary policy statement, 2016-17, Governor Raghuram Rajan said: “My hope is the next monetary policy statement will be by the proposed MPC”.

Education policy report to be made public only after shared

At a press conference here, she was asked about former Cabinet Secretary Subramanian's letter seeking that the contents of the report be made public by the HRD ministry otherwise he would proceed to do it himself.

UP govt promises steps to provide drought relief

"It is being ensured that no one dies there due to hunger under any circumstances and all measures are being taken for it...in case of death due to hunger, the district magistrate will be personally held responsible," Relief Commissioner Ashok Kumar said.

Double MPs' salary, allowances soon:Parl panel members to govt

At a meeting of the Joint Committee on Salaries and Allowances of Members of Parliament on Wednesday, a number of MPs favoured routing of report of any independent mechanism, being set up to review salary and allowances of MPs, through the panel, which draws its power from Parliament, sources said.

No rest from price rise, govt to import 3K tonnes of pulses

The decision in this regard was taken at a meeting chaired by the Cabinet Secretary and attended by agriculture, consumer affairs and commerce secretaries as well as all state chief secretaries.

FinMin not 'impressed' by applicants for SEBI chief post

As per sources, the Selection Committee might invite ‘suitable‘ candidate with high stature for the post. The Committee might look outside the criteria of an IAS to find the appropriate person.

Govt receives over 50 applications for Sebi chairman's post

The government had invited applications by October 7, 2015.

Report on uniform GST rate by month end

CBEC has also suggested to Finance Minister Arun Jaitley to set up consultative bodies in each state in the form of GST Secretariat for better coordination between the Centre and states for the roll out.

Sebi asks govt to appoint women directors on PSU boards

All listed companies, whether PSUs or from private sector, are required to have at least one woman director on their board, deadline for which expired on March 31, 2015.

Centre to take stock as India faces deficit monsoons

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed concern over the issue and the Cabinet Secretary will chair a meeting on Tuesday to assess the situation. The news comes even as the country is battling a severe heatwave which has led to the deaths of over 2200 people.

17 Secretary-level appointments cleared; to be headed by PM

A total of 17 Secretary-level new appointments have been cleared by the Appointments Committee of Cabinet (ACC) headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Cab Secy meets sr officials on improving ease of doing biz

The meeting, held yesterday, was attended by senior officials of different departments including commerce, DIPP and finance. It aimed at firming up steps to improve ease of doing business in the country.

Govt proposes 30% local procurement for foreign cos

According to the National Offset Policy (NOP) prepared by the Commerce Ministry, minimum value of the offsets obligation would be 30 per cent of the estimated cost of the import, meaning the company will have to procure this percentage from local players to boost domestic manufacturing.

Cab Secy reviews preparedness for cyclone 'Hudhud'

Cabinet Secretary Ajit Seth, who heads the National Crisis Management Committee, has asked the representatives of all central ministries, departments and Chief Secretaries of the state governments concerned to take necessary steps for preparedness to meet any eventuality from the cyclone, a release issued by the Home Ministry said.

Govt looking at central land bank for industrial projects

Currently only state governments have records of idle industrial land. Through this exercise, land bank records will be available with the central government as well.