Union Cabinet approved some facilities to persons from the minority communities of Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan, namely Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Parsis and Christians staying on the Long Term Visa in India. The facilities include opening of bank account, permission to purchase of property for self occupation and suitable accommodation and issuing of driving licence, PAN card and Aadhar number. The move is aimed at easing out the difficulties being faced by them.<br/><br/>The Cabinet yesterday also approved revised cost estimates of over 7 thousand 290 crore rupees for ongoing 1020 Mega Watt for Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric project in Bhutan.The Project will provide surplus power to India and thus augment power availability in the country. The bilateral agreement to execute the project was signed between the two country in April, 2010 at the approved cost of around 3778 crore rupees.<br/><br/>Union Cabinet also gave approval to the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana to impart skill training to one crore people over the next four years. <br/><br/>Twelve thousand crore rupees has been allocated for it. Briefing reporters in New Delhi after the Cabinet meeting, Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said, the scheme will impart fresh training to 60 lakh youths and certify skills of 40 lakh persons acquired non-formally.