Tag Archives: Prakash Javadekar

Cabinet approves 100% of IED in DTH services

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved revised guidelines for Direct-to-Home (DTH) broadcasting services, allowing 100 percent foreign direct investment (FDI) and increasing the license period to 20 years. The Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting (I&B) Prakash Jaavdekar said: “Due to our I&B guidelines, this field was not receiving the …

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Cabinet approves subsidy of ₹ 3,500 cr for sugar producers

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved ₹Rs 3.5 billion subsidy for sugar producers, Union Minister Prakash Javadekar said on Wednesday. At a press conference, he said that 60 lakh tonnes of sugar will be exported. He added that the 5 million rupee sugar cane farmers will benefit from …

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