Ashwini Vaishnaw Statements
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Union Minister of Railways of India
“ This corridor is a vital part of the Viksit Bharat Golden Quadrilateral, specifically the section connecting Mumbai and Chennai. With an investment of ₹19,142 crore, the project will link major…
Ashwini Vaishnaw,
Union cabinet clears highway projects worth ₹20,668 crore
“ Vande Bharat Sleeper tested today by the Commissioner of Railway Safety. It ran at 180 kmph between Kota Nagda section. And our own water test demonstrated the technological features of this new…
Ashwini Vaishnaw,
Vande Bharat Sleeper Train Touches 180 Kmph Speed In Kota Nagda…
“ There are 12 lines so far, and six new projects are already under construction to extend existing lines,
Ashwini Vaishnaw,
Union Cabinet approves expansion of Delhi Metro Rail network
“ There are some critical minerals available in the country whose royalty structure needs to be changed. A very high royalty was imposed on these materials, so that has been reduced to increase their…
Ashwini Vaishnaw,
Cabinet approves new royalty rates for 4 key critical minerals
“ This is a very significant decision. In January itself, in-principle approval was given for the formation of the 8th Pay Commission, and within such a short time, the 8th Central Pay Commission has…
Ashwini Vaishnaw,
8th Pay Commission: How much salary hike can central government…
“ The specific date will be decided once the interim report comes in...But, mostly it should be January 1, 2026,
Ashwini Vaishnaw,
Cabinet approves ground rules for 8th Central Pay Commission led…
“ We have raised the level of accountability in the government. It has to be a senior level officer who can authorise,
Ashwini Vaishnaw,
MeitY tightens rules for online content removal
“ So far, around 1 crore passengers have travelled on special trains,
Ashwini Vaishnaw,
Chhath Puja 2025: Indian Railways takes BIG step, announces 12,000…
“ Swadeshi ‘Mappls’ by MapmyIndia. Good features…must try!
Ashwini Vaishnaw,
Ashwini Vaishnaw praises made-in-India Mappls app. What is it and how…
“ Congratulations to all our central employees and pensioners,
Ashwini Vaishnaw,
Cabinet approves 3% hike in DA, DR for govt employees, pensioners