Cabinet Meeting: Centre may approve 4 railway projects in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) today (October 7), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is expected to approve four railway projects in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh, Zee Business reported.

Four track expansion projects worth Rs 24,000 crore may be approved on Tuesday.

These include:
- Bhusawal-Wardha
- Gondia-Dungalgarh
- Itarsi-Bhopal-Bina
- Vadodara-Ratlam

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Here are answers to a few commonly asked questions on Cabinet meetings:

What is a Union Cabinet meeting? What happens in these meetings?

It is a formal gathering of senior ministers headed by the Prime Minister.

The top brass of the government considers key policies and national issues at these meetings.

The Union Cabinet can be understood as the Government of India's top decision-making body.

Who attends Cabinet meetings?

These meetings are attended by Cabinet ministers. Additionally, junior ministers and special invitees may also be called to these meetings.

The Cabinet Secretary and senior officials assist in coordination and record-keeping.

How frequently does the Cabinet meet?

There is no fixed schedule.

These meetings can be called on as-and-when-needed basis.

Who makes decisions in a Cabinet meeting?

Typically, decisions are made through consensus.

What happens after a decision is made?

Once approved by the Union Cabinet, decisions are ready to become official government policy.

These measures are then implemented through the concerned ministries or departments.

Are Cabinet meeting discussions made public?

No.

Only the final decisions are announced subsequently.