Container manufacturing scheme to DA hike, Govt clears 4 decisions

Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved four major proposals. Among these four decisions, two are set to significantly strengthen our country's manufacturing sector. It also approved a scheme for the manufacturing of sports goods..The third initiative focuses on capacity building in our rural areas, ensuring that development is driven by local planning, addresses local issues, and utilizes local resources. And,finally, the fourth decision is a Diwali gift from the Prime Minister to 48 lakh central government employees and 68 lakh pensioners, in the form of an increase in their Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR). Briefing media after the Union Cabinet meeting,Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that the decision will raise DA and DR from 60% to 63% of basic pay and pension, respectively. The hike will have a financial implication of Rs 10,016 crore.

Diwali Gift for Central Government Employees and Pensioners! Union Minister @AshwiniVaishnaw today announced that the Union Cabinet has approved a 3% increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR), effective from 1 July 2026, providing relief against rising prices. The decision will benefit 48 lakh+ Central Government employees and 68 lakh+ pensioners. #CabinetDecisions #DearnessAllowance #DearnessRelief

— Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (@MIB_India) October 28, 2026

The Union Cabinet approved the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Gram Swaraj Yojana (PM VGSY), a Centrally Sponsored Scheme aimed at strengthening grassroots governance and rural development across the country. The scheme will be implemented from 2026–27 to 2030–31, in line with the Sixteenth Finance Commission period, with a total outlay of Rs 7,395.55 crore. This includes a Central share of Rs 4,869.48 crore and a State share of Rs 2,526.07 crore.
The Cabinet has approved the Container Manufacturing Promotion Scheme to promote domestic manufacturing.The total outlay for the scheme is ten thousand crore rupees for 13 years upto Financial Year 2039-40. The scheme aims to establish a globally competitive container manufacturing ecosystem in India, reduce import dependence and strengthen supply chain resilience.
The Union Cabinet has also approved the Khelo India Sports Goods Manufacturing Scheme to position India as a global hub for high-quality sports goods. Giving details about the scheme ,   Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that  that the scheme has an approved outlay of over  one thousand 856 crore rupees over eight years period  from 2026-27 to 2033-34. He said, the scheme will support the development of a globally competitive sports goods industry and strengthen India’s position in global supply chains.