Cabinet Approves ₹29,054 Cr Khelo India Scheme with 60:40 State Funding Ratio

Cabinet Approves ₹29,054 Cr for Khelo India Scheme to Target 2036 Olympics Top-10 Finish

The Union Cabinet has approved a massive ₹29,054 crore outlay for the new phase of the Khelo India Scheme — an eight-fold increase — aiming to transform India's grassroots sports ecosystem and achieve a top-10 finish at the 2036 Olympics. The scheme focuses on talent identification, coaching upgrades, and integrating sports with education under NEP, while also addressing the doping challenge.

Delhi Cabinet Approves Private Universities Bill, MPD-2047 Allows FAR 180 & Residential Schools

Delhi government has approved a draft Private Universities Bill and notified MPD-2047, allowing residential schools, removing height restrictions on educational buildings, and increasing FAR to 180. These changes aim to optimize land use and expand education infrastructure in land-constrained Delhi. Students should note key data points like FAR limits, floor calculations, and Narela education hub expansion for prelims.

CERC Proposes Grid-India as Market Coupling Operator; Raises Concerns Over Renewable Energy Market Innovation

India's renewable energy expansion (162 GW solar) faces grid integration issues with over 2 billion units curtailed. CERC's proposal to make Grid-India the sole Market Coupling Operator for power exchanges is contentious, as it may stifle market innovation needed for flexible pricing and storage. The welfare gain from centralization is only 0.3%, raising questions about regulatory priorities.

Cabinet Approves ₹8,970 Cr, 135.87 km NH-15 Guwahati-Tezpur Corridor with ELF for IAF

The Union Cabinet approved a 135.87 km, ₹8,970 crore Guwahati-Tezpur corridor on NH-15 in Assam, developed on BOT toll mode. It includes an emergency landing facility (ELF) for IAF, five bypasses, and connectivity to 8 PM Gati Shakti economic nodes. This project is a high-yield topic for Prelims data and Mains infrastructure/regional development.

Parliamentary Panel Recommends Aviation-Model Reforms: National Bus Terminals Authority, Digital Grid & All India Permit

A Parliamentary panel has proposed sweeping reforms for bus transport, including a National Bus Terminals Authority, a National Bus Digital Grid for live tracking and booking, and an All India Passenger Permit to streamline regulation. The reforms aim to modernize bus transport, which carries more daily passengers than railways, and address issues like private bus access to terminals and passenger safety.

DDA Approves Master Plan Delhi 2047: Land Pooling, GDA Policy, 3,500 Hectares Unauthorised

DDA has approved the Master Plan for Delhi-2047, ending a five-year delay and setting Delhi's 20-year framework for housing, transport and green spaces. The plan focuses on land pooling, GDA policy, TOD and regularisation of unauthorised colonies amid a severe affordable housing crunch. For exams, remember the approval body, the 1957 Act, and the housing data: affordable supply fell from 62% to 11%, luxury share hit 70%.

DDA Approves Master Plan for Delhi-2047, Aligns with Viksit Bharat Vision

The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has approved the Master Plan for Delhi-2047, extending the horizon from 2041 to 2047 to align with the national 'Viksit Bharat@2047' vision. This plan, sent to MoHUA for final approval, will shape Delhi's housing, mobility, and environmental management for the next two decades and introduces key reforms like eased building bye-laws and a land pooling policy.

DDA Approves MPD-2047: Land Pooling Eased, 3,000 sq m Redevelopment Allowed for Housing

DDA has approved the draft Master Plan for Delhi-2047, easing land pooling norms and allowing redevelopment of smaller plots (3,000 sq m) under PPP. The plan aims to unlock land for housing and commercial development in the National Capital, addressing rising demand and haphazard growth.