May 27, 2010 2:05 PM

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Cabinet to set up GoMs to take a view on caste-based census

The Cabinet approved setting up a Group of Ministers (GoM) to take a view on the demand for a caste-based census. The GoM is likely to be headed by Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee. <br/> <br/>The decision was taken in a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh.<br/> <br/>In another important decision, government is to set up an Economic Wing in the Indian embassy in Beijing in China. The Economic wing in Beijing is expected to substantially enhance the negotiating capability of India and strengthen bi-lateral cooperation. <br/> <br/>AIR correspondent reports, it is also expected to work towards promotion of exports of Indian goods in China as well as financial and technical collaboration between Chinese and Indian firms.<br/> <br/>The cabinet also has approved the extension of Ex-servicemen contributory health scheme facilities to Nepal domiciled Gorkhas.<br/> <br/>The government also approved establishment of 199 additional new polyclinic including 17 mobile medical facilities alongwith 15 new regional centres to expand ex servicemen contributory health scheme.<br/> <br/>The cabinet committee on economic affairs has approved the appointment of merchant bankers and other intermediaries to disinvestment transactions.<br/>

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