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Cabinet approves ₹2,390 crore Noida Metro extension, hikes fertiliser subsidies
India's Union Cabinet has cleared multiple key decisions including a major expansion of the Noida Metro network and increased support for the agricultural sector through fertiliser subsidies.
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The Union Cabinet has given the green light to a ₹2,390-crore extension project for the Noida Metro system, marking a significant infrastructure push in the National Capital Region. The metro expansion is expected to enhance connectivity in the Noida area and support the region's growing urban development needs.
In a separate decision aimed at supporting India's agricultural sector, the Cabinet approved an increase in fertiliser subsidies. This move is intended to help farmers manage input costs and maintain productivity amid rising global commodity prices.
The decisions were part of a broader set of approvals by the Cabinet, reflecting the government's focus on infrastructure development and agricultural support. The Noida Metro project is expected to improve public transportation access across the region, while the fertiliser subsidy hike is meant to provide relief to cultivators facing inflationary pressures.
These initiatives underscore the government's dual commitment to modernizing urban infrastructure in the NCR while simultaneously strengthening support systems for India's farming community. Both projects are expected to have cascading benefits across their respective sectors in terms of economic activity and livelihood support.