Union Cabinet Approves Key Infrastructure and Historical Resolutions in Meeting Chaired by PM Modi.
National
On 25 June 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi led a Union Cabinet meeting that cleared major decisions including approval of Pune Metro Phase II, establishment of a global potato research centre at Agra, and a resolution marking 50 years of the Emergency, among other national priorities.
- The Cabinet approved the Pune Metro Rail Project Phase II, which includes two elevated corridors—Vanaz to Chandni Chowk (Corridor 2A) and Ramwadi to Wagholi‑Vitthalwadi (Corridor 2B). The ₹3,626‑crore project is expected to significantly reduce congestion and support the city’s economic growth.
- A new International Potato Centre has been sanctioned near Agra, Uttar Pradesh. Focused on culinary and agricultural research, the centre aims to enhance global potato production and develop agritech innovations.
- To mark 50 years since the imposition of the Emergency on 25 June 1975, the Cabinet passed a resolution condemning the suspension of constitutional freedoms, reaffirming India’s commitment to democratic values.
Main Point :- (i) As part of the Emergency resolution, ministers observed a two-minute silence in remembrance of those who defended the Constitution and democratic ethos during that critical period.
(ii) The resolution highlighted how the Emergency represented an attack on federalism, fundamental rights, and liberties. It urged citizens—especially the youth—to draw lessons from this period and safeguard democratic values.
(iii) Combined with the metro and research centre grants, the Cabinet’s 25 June session showcased a balance between urban infrastructure development, agricultural research, and historical-constitutional reflection, reinforcing a vision for progress rooted in heritage.
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