New Delhi, 31 July (H.S.): The Union Cabinet on Friday approved several key proposals related to energy, agriculture, ocean exploration and sports, including the Prime Minister Surya Sarovar Yojana, continuation of the PM-Kisan scheme, the ‘Samudra Manthan’ initiative, and revised Khelo India and Assistance to National Sports Federations (ANSF) schemes.

The proposals were approved during a Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Briefing the media, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that the Cabinet has approved the Prime Minister Surya Sarovar Yojana (PM-SSY) with a total budgetary outlay of Rs 5,070 crore. The scheme aims to develop 5,000 MW of floating solar photovoltaic (PV) projects along with energy storage systems having a minimum storage capacity of 10,000 MW.

The PM-Kisan scheme will continue until 2030-31, with a total financial allocation of Rs 3.15 lakh crore. Under the scheme, more than Rs 4.47 lakh crore has already been transferred directly to farmers.

The Cabinet also approved the National Offshore Exploration Programme, ‘Samudra Manthan’, with an approved financial outlay of Rs 84,084 crore for implementation up to the financial year 2030-31. The initiative aims to harness India’s vast offshore energy potential and strengthen the country’s energy security.

Additionally, the Cabinet approved the revised ‘Khelo India Scheme’ for the period from financial year 2026-27 to 2030-31, with a total outlay of Rs 36,441 crore. The Assistance to National Sports Federations (ANSF) scheme for the period 2026-31 was also approved to provide enhanced support and strengthen national sports bodies.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar