Cabinet Approvals:
Cabinet approves the joint issue of postage stamp between India and Russia
On June 6, 2018, he Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi approved the joint issue of postage between India and Russia.
Key points:
- This was done between the Department of Posts, India and Russia Post (Joint-Stock Company “MARKA” of Russian Federation).
- The aim of this postage was to establish postal cooperation and strive towards mutually beneficial operational excellence in the field of issuance of stamps.
Cabinet approves the extension of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Netherlands on technical cooperation in the field of Spatial Planning, Water Management and Mobility Management
On June 6, 2018, The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi approved the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between India and Netherlands on technical cooperation in the field of Spatial Planning, Water Management and Mobility Management .
Key points :
- The MOU was signed in April 2018.
- The aim was to strengthen the collaboration between the parties in the areas of Spatial Planning, Water Management and Mobility Management, affordable housing, smart city development, geographical information system (GIS) for water supply & sewerage system, waste water reuse and recycle, conservation of fresh water by artificial recharge of aquifer, integrated solid waste management and heritage conservation and mutual benefit.
- Joint Working Group (JWG) will be set up to strategize and implement programmes on cooperation under the framework of the MoU. They will meet once in a year alternately in Netherlands and in India.
- This will create employment in the areas of Spatial Planning, Water Management and Mobility Management, smart cities development, affordable housing, waste management, urban environment and heritage preservation.
Cabinet approves Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Denmark on technical cooperation in the field of Sustainable and Smart Urban Development
On June 6, 2018, The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi was apprised of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between India and Denmark on technical cooperation in the field of Sustainable and Smart Urban Development .
Key points:
- The MOU was signed in April 2018.
- It will promote bilateral cooperation in the field of Sustainable and Smart Urban Development between the two countries.
- A Joint Working Group will meet at intervals agreed upon by the Participants, alternately in Denmark and in India to strategize and implement the programmes.
- Field of Interest includes : smart urban solutions, liveability, sustainable and integrated urban planning, re-development and land use, integrated solid waste management including waste to energy, sustainable transport systems, water and sanitation management, energy efficiency, resource mobilization .
Cabinet approves Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and United Kingdom on technical cooperation in the field of Sustainable Urban Development
On June 6, 2018, The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi was apprised of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between India and United Kingdom on technical cooperation in the field of Sustainable Urban Development in April, 2018.
Key points:
- The aim is to promote strong, deep and long term bilateral cooperation in the field of Sustainable Urban Development between the two countries.
- A Joint Working Group on Urban Development is expected to meet once in a year, alternately in UK and in India to strategize and implement programmes based on the framework of the MOU.
- The areas of cooperation include smart cities development, solid waste management, green affordable housing, waste water management, capacity building of urban institutions, skill development in urban areas, urban mobility, intelligent transport system and transit-oriented development, innovative access to finance.
Cabinet approves Memorandum of Understanding between India and Oman on Cooperation in the peaceful uses of outer space
On June 6, 2018, The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi was apprised of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between India represented by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) and Oman represented by the Ministry of Transport and Communications on Cooperation in the peaceful uses of outer space, in February, 2018 at Muscat.
Key Points :
- To develop a joint activity in the field of application of space technologies for the benefit of humanity.
- In areas of : space science, technology and applications including remote sensing of the earth; satellite based navigation; Space science and planetary exploration; use of spacecraft and space systems and ground system; and application of space technology.
- To explore newer research activities and application possibilities in the field of remote sensing of the earth; satellite navigation; space science and exploration of outer space.
Cabinet approves Agreement between India and France on technical cooperation in the field of Sustainable Urban Development.
On June 6, 2018, The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi was apprised of the Agreement signed between India and France in the field of Sustainable Urban Development in March, 2018. The Agreement will be in force for a period of 5 years.
Key points :
- The Agreement will promote bilateral cooperation in the field of Sustainable Urban Development between the two countries.
- A Joint Working Group (JWG) will be set up to strategize and implement programmes on cooperation under the framework of the MOU and shall meet once in a year, alternately in India and France.
- Fields of Interest are : smart cities development, development of urban mass transportation systems, urban settlements and utilities (water supply and sewerage systems), disposal and treatment of solid waste, landfill remediation, management of non-revenue water, water reuse & recycle, technology transfer, conservation of fresh water by artificial recharge of aquifer, circular economy, mass housing, green housing, urban planning, heritage, human resource development, capacity building.
