NationalThursday, 12 March 2026·The Hindu
Cabinet clears Madurai Airport international status, JJM 2.0 and FDI rule changes on 12 March 2026
On 12 March 2026, the Union Cabinet approved Madurai Airport’s international status, extended Jal Jeevan Mission to December 2028, and amended FDI rules for land-border countries.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In March 2026, the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved three major policy decisions: international status for Madurai Airport in Tamil Nadu, extension of Jal Jeevan Mission to December 2028, and revised FDI rules for countries sharing land borders with India.
Key specifics
- Madurai Airport in Tamil Nadu was approved as an International Airport by the Union Cabinet.
- Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 was extended up to December 2028 with a total outlay of ₹8.69 lakh crore.
- The Central Government’s assistance under JJM 2.0 was raised to ₹3.59 lakh crore.
- FDI proposals from land-border countries with up to 10% non-controlling beneficial ownership can now come under the automatic route.
- Investment proposals in critical sectors will be decided within 60 days under the revised FDI policy.
Exam lens
Polity and governance + schemes + economy, Cabinet decisions, Madurai Airport, JJM 2.0, 10% rule, 60-day timeline — TNPSC may ask a one-liner on which policy was extended till 2028 or which airport got international status.