On Wednesday, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs gave its approval to the proposal to infuse Rs 1,340 crore in regional rural banks. This will improve the capital position of rural banks. Union Minister Prakash Javadekar said at a press conference that the cabinet approved the use of Rs 670 crore from the central government's share for the scheme. Information and Broadcasting Minister said that the cabinet also approved the extension of the deadline for exemption on central and state taxes on exports of garments, media.

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In his address, Javadekar said that the cabinet gave its approval for the construction of Aligarh-Harduaganj flyover. This flyover will be a total of 22 km long. It is expected to be completed in the next five years.

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To ensure the supply of essential goods during the lockdown, the government has decided to increase the quota of rice and wheat available from ration shops to subsidized rates from five kg to seven kg. Under this scheme, 80 crore people get ration at concessional rates. This decision was taken by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

No changes in prices of petrol and diesel, know what today's prices