Cabinet approves adoption of 37 central laws in J&K
Govt will soon be able to exercise its powers to modify existing laws
Kashmir and remove ambiguity in implementation of these laws as per the Constitution of India, an official said on condition of anonymity.
The Cabinet also gave its nod to the exemption of the India Ports Global Ltd (IPGL) from the Department of Public Enterprises Guidelines, except reservation and vigilance policies.
IPGL was incorporated under Companies Act 2013, as a Special Purpose Vehicle jointly promoted by Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) and Deendayal Port Trust (DPT), which was earlier called Kandla Port Trust (KPT), under the Ministry of Shipping, for development and management of Shahid Behesthi Port in Chabahar, Iran.
Besides, the Cabinet approved three agreements with Myanmar, including one on protecting wildlife, Javadekar said.
The other two memoranda of understanding are on communication and setting up a joint working group in petroleum sector, the minister said.
Since Mizoram shares its international border with Myanmar, wild animals keep crossing the border “as they don’t see geographical boundaries”, Javadekar said.
The agreement will enhance joint cooperation between India and Myanmar. India would also train officials from Myanmar in the field of wildlife, he said.
In another decision, the Cabinet approved the amendments to the National Institutes of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM) Bill, 2011. The objective of the Bill is to confer status to Institutions of National Importance to National Institutes of Food Technology located in Kundli in Haryana and Thanjavur in Tamil Nadu.
(With Agency inputs)