Cabinet clears MoUs with Bhutan and UAE, Metro corridors in Capital

As part of the energy conservation MoU, India aims to assist Bhutan to enhance energy efficiency in the household sector. The MoU on POL aims to benefit India and its citizens with improved economic and commercial linkages with Bhutan, particularly in the area of hydrocarbon sector, the government said in a statement.

The Cabinet also approved the signing of an agreement between Bhutan Food and Drug Authority (BFDA) and Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) regarding cooperation in the areas of food safety.

The Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi also gave its ex-post facto approval to the Inter-Governmental Framework Agreement (IGFA) that was signed on February 13 during the PM’s high-level visit to the UAE on cooperation for the empowerment and operation of the India-Middle East Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC). The aim of the IGFA is to enhance the bilateral relations and to further strengthen the relations between the two countries in the Ports, Maritime and Logistics sectors, the government said.

The Cabinet also approved two corridors — Inderlok – Indraprastha corridor and Lajpat Nagar – Saket G Block corridor — of the Delhi Metro having a total length of 20.8km. These will be built at a cost of Rs 8,400 crore.