Cabinet meeting key decisions: Maritime insurance pool, DA hike for 1.18 crore government staff, new rail
- Posted on April 18, 2026
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Cabinet meeting key decisions: Maritime insurance pool, DA hike for 1.18 crore government staff, new rail
The Union Cabinet has approved significant decisions impacting infrastructure and social security. A new Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool will boost domestic capacity. Central government employees and pensioners will see a Dearness Allowance and Relief hike. The Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana-III receives an extension. A new rail corridor in Uttar Pradesh is also cleared, enhancing connectivity.