Union Cabinet Approves Rs 22,864 Crore Shillong–Silchar Corridor- Sugarcane Price, Caste Census Among 3 Key Takeaways News24 –

After the cabinet meeting held on April 30, 2025, the Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, Ashwini Vaishnaw, made several announcements during the press briefing. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the proposal for the Development, Maintenance, and Management of a four-lane Greenfield Access Controlled high-speed corridor highway from Shillong to Silchar. Not only this but there were several major decisions taken by the Union Cabinet.

Speaking on the decisions made by the Union Cabinet, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said, “The Union Cabinet has approved a high-speed corridor highway from Shillong to Silchar to be built at an estimated cost of Rs 22,864 crore.”

#WATCH | Delhi | Speaking on Union Cabinet decisions, Union Minister Ashiwini Vaishnaw says,” The Union Cabinet has approved a high-speed corridor highway from Shillong to Silchar to be built at an estimated cost of Rs 22,864 crore.” pic.twitter.com/oRpLbDeDVB

— ANI (@ANI) April 30, 2025

Not only this, but there are decisions taken for the sugarcane farmers. Speaking on the decision, Ashwini Vaishnaw said, “A Fair and remunerative price for Sugarcane for the sugar season 2025-26 has been fixed at Rs 355 per quintal. This is the benchmark price below which it cannot be bought.”

#WATCH | Delhi | Speaking on Union Cabinet decisions, Union Minister Ashiwini Vaishnaw says,” Fair and remunerative price for Sugarcane for sugar season 2025-26 has been fixed at Rs 355 per quintal. This is the benchmark price below which it cannot be bought.” pic.twitter.com/9OfLybtWBt

— ANI (@ANI) April 30, 2025

During the press briefing, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said, “Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs has decided today that Caste enumeration should be included in the forthcoming census.”

#WATCH | Delhi | “Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs has decided today that Caste enumeration should be included in the forthcoming census,” says Union Minister Ashiwini Vaishnaw on Union Cabinet decisions. pic.twitter.com/0FtK0lg9q7

— ANI (@ANI) April 30, 2025