CCEA Approvals May 2026: Ship Repair Unit, Rail Projects, SC Judges
Why in the news
The Union Cabinet took a bundle of decisions on infrastructure, rail and the judiciary, aiming at better logistics and quicker justice.
Key facts
- Ship repair facility in Gujarat: outlay of ₹1,570 crore.
- Railway expansion: works costing ₹23,437 crore.
- Multi-tracking: three projects across six states to ease freight and passenger traffic.
- Supreme Court: sanctioned judges go up from 33 to 37, not counting the CJI.
| Decision | Figure |
|---|---|
| Gujarat ship repair facility | ₹1,570 crore |
| Railway expansion works | ₹23,437 crore |
| Rail multi-tracking projects | 3 projects, 6 states |
| Supreme Court judges (excl. CJI) | 33 to 37 |
Exam angle
- Body involved: Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA).
- Judge count of the Supreme Court is now 37 plus the CJI.
- Purpose: stronger logistics and better judicial efficiency.