Summary
The government also approved a new national‑level exhibition centre in Pune, similar to the one in New Delhi.
Additional funds will support electric‑car production, improve a local airport, and aid people with disabilities.
Key Points
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Advance payment of 5,000 Indian rupees per farmer for about 15 million drought‑affected farmers.
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Construction of a large exhibition hall in Pune, modeled after the national centre in New Delhi.
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Full funding provided to airlines for flights between Navi Mumbai and Chipi airport.
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Financial support of 66.82 crore Indian rupees to Bajaj Auto for making electric cars.
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One percent of district planning money set aside for the welfare of persons with disabilities.
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New staffing plan adds many workers to manage more irrigated farmland.
New Words to Learn
8 wordscabinet
the group of senior leaders who decide on important state matters
drought
a period when there is very little rain, causing crops to suffer
exhibition centre
a big place where events, shows, and displays are held
electric vehicle
a vehicle that runs on electricity instead of fuel
direct benefit transfer
a system that puts money straight into a person's bank account
irrigated
land that receives water through man‑made channels for farming
viability gap funding
money given to make a project financially possible
public‑private partnership
a cooperation between government and private companies to do a project
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