The Union Cabinet has approved three major measures with a combined value of ₹2,79,157 crore, covering agricultural support, renewable energy and Delhi’s urban traffic infrastructure.
The largest allocation of ₹1,86,405 crore has been approved for PM DHARA, a programme focused on expanding renewable-energy access and supporting clean-energy infrastructure.
The Cabinet also approved the Rabi Price Policy for the 2027-28 marketing season, with an estimated financial payout of ₹90,962 crore. Minimum Support Prices (MSPs) have been revised for six Rabi crops: wheat, barley, gram, masoor, rapeseed-mustard and safflower.
Under the revised rates, wheat MSP has been increased to ₹2,610 per quintal from ₹2,585, while barley rises to ₹2,286 from ₹2,150. Gram MSP has been set at ₹5,958, masoor at ₹7,390, rapeseed-mustard at ₹6,613 and safflower at ₹7,215 per quintal.
The third decision involves ₹1,790 crore for an Intelligent Traffic Management System (ITMS) in Delhi. The technology-driven system is designed to improve traffic monitoring and management, with plans involving AI-enabled signals, real-time alerts and automated enforcement. The system is expected to cover 1,092 traffic signal locations.
Together, the decisions span farm prices, renewable energy and technology-led urban transport, with the revised MSPs directly affecting farmers growing the six notified Rabi crops.
