Current Affairs 21 March 2026

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  • Union Cabinet Approves Rs 33,660 Crore BHAVYA Scheme for 100 Plug-and-Play Industrial Parks
  • CCEA Approves Rs 1,718 Crore MSP Support for Cotton Farmers and Rs 6,969 Crore NH-927 Project in UP

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Union Cabinet Approves Rs 33,660 Crore BHAVYA Scheme for 100 Plug-and-Play Industrial Parks

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojana (BHAVYA) scheme with an outlay of Rs 33,660 crore. The scheme aims to develop 100 plug-and-play industrial parks across India to boost manufacturing. Each park will span 100-1,000 acres with ready-to-use infrastructure including roads, drainage, digital connectivity, factory sheds, testing labs, and warehousing. Financial assistance of up to Rs 1 crore per acre will be provided, along with support for external infrastructure up to 25% of project cost. It will be implemented by the National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade. The initiative targets balanced regional development, especially in Northeast and hilly regions, to attract FDI and strengthen global supply chains.[1][2][3]

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CCEA Approves Rs 1,718 Crore MSP Support for Cotton Farmers and Rs 6,969 Crore NH-927 Project in UP

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved Rs 1,718.56 crore for Minimum Support Price (MSP) support to cotton farmers. It also sanctioned Rs 6,969 crore for the NH-927 project in Uttar Pradesh to enhance connectivity. The MSP funding aids farmers amid production challenges. The highway project will improve infrastructure in the region. These approvals aim to support agriculture and transport sectors.[1]

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What is the funding approved for MSP support for cotton farmers?

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