Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved setting up of seven PM Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel (PM MITRA) parks with a total outlay of Rs 4,445 crores over five years.

Addressing a Cabinet briefing, Union Minister Piyush Goyal said, “Union Cabinet approves setting up of seven PM Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel (PM MITRA) parks with a total outlay of Rs 4,445 crores over five years. Move inspired by 5F vision of PM Modi – Farm to Fibre to Factory to Fashion to Foreign.”
The Cabinet also approved Productivity Linked Bonus equivalent to 78 days’ wage to eligible non-gazetted Railway employees (excluding RPF/RPSF personnel) for the financial year (FY) 2020-21.
Union Minister Anurag Thakur said, “Union Cabinet approves Productivity Linked Bonus equivalent to 78 days’ wage to eligible non-gazetted Railway employees (excluding RPF/RPSF personnel) for FY20-21. About 11.56 lakh non-gazetted Railway employees are likely to benefit from the decision.” (ANI)