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Government initiatives across various sectors are driving significant progress in India. Milk production has surged to 25 crore tonnes, supported by White Revolution 2.0 and investments in processing plants, while the PM-SETU scheme is modernizing ITIs with a ₹60,000 crore investment and introducing new-age courses. Simultaneously, regulatory frameworks are being refined to encourage innovation and investment, and efforts to preserve cultural heritage are underway with the establishment of five centers for classical language studies. These developments, alongside initiatives like the Haryana sporting mementos auction for the Namami Gange Project and the release of captive-bred Great Indian Bustards, underscore the government’s commitment to economic growth, social empowerment, and environmental sustainability, positioning India for continued progress toward its Viksit Bharat 2047 goals.
Rajiv Gauba Advocates Light-Touch Risk-Proportionate Regulation
NITI Aayog Member Rajiv Gauba called for regulatory frameworks to evolve with changing geopolitical and technological landscapes at the 5th Kautilya Economic Conclave.
He emphasized that regulation sh
India's Milk Production Hits 25 Crore Tonnes Under Modi
India's milk production increased from 14.06 crore tonnes in 2014-15 to 25 crore tonnes, with per capita availability rising 58% to 485 grams daily.
White Revolution 2.0 targets establishing 75,000 ne
Education Ministry Approves Five Classical Language Centres
Ministry of Education approved five Centres of Excellence for Classical Assamese, Bengali, Marathi, Pali, and Prakrit studies.
Centres will focus on academic research, preservation, digitization, and
Haryana Sporting Mementos Auction for Namami Gange
Ministry of Culture auctions seven Haryana mementos including Paralympic champions' items to fund Namami Gange Project.
Five sports items include archery arrow from Harwinder Singh and javelin gold me
Indian Navy Ships Conclude ASEAN-India Maritime Exercise
Indian Naval Ships Sahyadri and Kulish concluded participation in ASEAN-India Maritime Exercise 2026 in Philippines.
Exercise included Harbour Phase with professional engagements and Sea Phase with co
PM-SETU Transforms 850 ITIs with ₹60,000 Crore Investment
PM-SETU scheme completes one year with ₹60,000 crore investment to upgrade 1000 government ITIs through hub-spoke model and industry partnerships.
Approved 14 ITI clusters worth ₹3,446 crore across 8
India Releases Captive-Bred Great Indian Bustards into Wild
Union Environment Ministry and Rajasthan government initiated release of two captive-bred Great Indian Bustards into Desert National Park enclosure.
Conservation program maintains 97 birds with 57 bre
DARE/ICAR Launches Nationwide Cleanliness Campaign 6.0
DARE and ICAR commenced Special Campaign 6.0 with nationwide cleanliness drives across all institutes on October 2, 2026.
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan felicitated Safai Mitras at ICAR-CCARI Go
Jal Shakti Ministry Observes Swachh Bharat Diwas 2026
Union Minister C.R. Patil led Special Gram Sabha in Gujarat's Majigam village, emphasizing daily cleanliness commitment and felicitating sanitation workers.
Special Gram Sabhas were organized nationwi
Indian Parliamentary Delegation Attends 153rd IPU Assembly
Indian Parliamentary Delegation led by Deputy Chairman Harivansh participates in 153rd IPU Assembly in Tanzania from October 5-9, 2026.
Delegation includes nine MPs who will discuss global themes incl
Kerala Launches Largest Grassroots Anti-Drug Mobilisation
Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala inaugurated Phase 2 of Operation Toofan, named Toofan Thaddesham, at Malabar College in Vengara, Malappuram.
The programme creates 1,034 Toofan Jagratha Samithis acros
VP Radhakrishnan Addresses Economic Resilience at Kautilya Conclave
Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan delivered inaugural address at 5th Kautilya Economic Conclave on theme 'Resilience in an Age of Flux'.
Highlighted India's economic resilience achievements including
Amit Shah Inaugurates ₹290 Crore Dairy Projects in Madhya Pradesh
Union Minister Amit Shah inaugurated dairy projects worth ₹290 crore including a ₹255 crore milk plant in Ujjain and a ₹16.5 crore product dairy in Bhopal.
A state-level central laboratory worth ₹12.4
Shipping Corporation of India Marks 65 Years with 5.26M DWT Fleet
Shipping Corporation of India celebrated 65 years of operations with its fleet growing from 19 vessels to 58 ships totaling 5.26 million deadweight tonnage.
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal called on
2.42 Lakh Special Gram Sabhas Launch Rural Development Campaign
Special Gram Sabhas held across 2.42 lakh locations marked commencement of People's Plan Campaign 2026-27 for Panchayat Development Plans 2027-28.
16th Finance Commission allocated ₹4.35 lakh crore to
DoT Concludes Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 Campaign
Department of Telecommunications concluded its Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 cleanliness campaign from September 17 to October 2, 2026.
The campaign mobilized DoT headquarters, regional offices, field units,
DoT Launches Special Campaign 6 Implementation Phase
DoT launches implementation phase of Special Campaign 6 focusing on file disposal and public grievance resolution.
Department targets disposal of 12,513 physical files and resolution of 2,965 pending
PMEGP Scheme Generates 73 Lakh Employment Opportunities
PMEGP scheme provides margin money subsidy for micro-enterprises, assisting 8.12 lakh entrepreneurs with ₹24,398.61 crore since FY15.
The scheme has generated sustainable employment for approximately
KVIC Launches Nationwide 20% Khadi Discount Campaign
KVIC Chairman launched nationwide discount campaign offering 20% off Khadi and 10% off village industry products from October 2 to November 16, 2026.
Khadi sector achieved ₹1.87 lakh crore turnover in
Labour Ministry Conducts Shram Samvad Industrial Outreach
Ministry of Labour & Employment conducted district-level awareness programs in Haridwar, Naraina, and Sonipat on October 1, 2026.
Programs focused on four Labour Codes compliance, employer requirement
INS Trishul Arrives at Valencia, Spain
Indian Naval Ship Trishul arrived at Valencia, Spain on September 30, 2026, as part of its Mediterranean and Atlantic deployment.
The port call includes professional interactions, cross-deck visits, a
Defence Accounts Department Launches Digital Financial Initiatives
Raksha Mantri launched SAKSHAM integration with Army Financial System for real-time bill processing and budget tracking.
Treasury Single Account system inaugurated for Just-In-Time fund release to MoD
HQ Integrated Defence Staff Marks 25 Years Jointness
Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff celebrated its 25th anniversary, marking its establishment on October 1, 2001.
The organization released a Silver Jubilee Book and film showcasing key milestones
INS Tarkash Arrives Mombasa Kenya Goodwill Visit
Indian Naval Ship Tarkash arrived at Mombasa, Kenya on September 29, 2026 for a goodwill port call to strengthen bilateral ties.
The visit includes professional engagements, cross-learning, cultural e
Indian Navy Commanders' Conference 2026 Concludes
The Indian Navy conducted its second biannual Naval Commanders' Conference from September 29 to October 1, 2026, in New Delhi.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and other senior officials reviewed operat
Indian Navy Commanders Conference Reviews Operational Preparedness
Indian Navy conducted second biannual Naval Commanders' Conference from September 29 to October 1, 2026 in New Delhi.
Conference focused on operational preparedness, technology absorption including AI
MoEFCC Launches Special Campaign 6 for E-Waste Management
MoEFCC commenced Implementation Phase of Special Campaign 6 focusing on institutionalizing Swachhata and minimizing pendency across offices.
Campaign targets disposal of 3,271 e-waste items including
Narendra Bhooshan Appointed Environment Ministry Secretary
Shri Narendra Bhooshan, a 1992-batch UP cadre IAS officer, assumed charge as Secretary of Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
He brings over three decades of administrative experience
Buxa Tiger Reserve Reintroduces Tigress from Valmiki
Union Environment Minister and West Bengal CM released first tigress in Buxa Tiger Reserve under phased Tiger Reintroduction Programme.
Tigress T138 translocated from Valmiki Tiger Reserve (Bihar) fol
Jammu & Kashmir's First Mineral Blocks Auctioned
Ministry of Mines successfully auctions two limestone blocks in Jammu & Kashmir for the first time.
Koot-Kapran block has 4.75 million tonnes limestone resources across 22.43 hectares.
Wantrag block c
Government Generates ₹5,102 Crore from Scrap Disposal
Government launched Special Swachhata Campaign 6.0 focusing on waste disposal and office space optimization across ministries.
₹5,102.91 crore generated from e-waste and scrap disposal over five years
Dr. Jitendra Singh Forecasts Robotics Revolutionizing Medicine
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh stated robotics will become a key tool across all medical specialties, not just surgery.
He highlighted that AI, robotics, and nanoscience will enable precision medic
Social Justice Ministry Leads Ek Ped Maa Tree Planting
Union Ministry organized tree plantation drive under Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam initiative at Babu Jagjivan Ram Foundation.
Dr. Virendra Kumar and Shri B.L. Verma led the activity as part of Swachhata Hi Seva
Health Ministry Launches Special Cleanliness Campaign 6
Health Ministry implements Special Campaign 6 from October 2-31, 2026 focusing on cleanliness and governance efficiency.
Campaign targets 2,017 sites for cleanliness activities and review of 60,012 ph
DFPD Special Campaign 6 Targets 949 Cleanliness Sites
Department of Food and Public Distribution launches Special Campaign 6 focusing on institutional cleanliness and pendency reduction.
Identified 949 sites for cleanliness drive and 44,175 files (31,117
Ministry Extends PM Mementos Auction to Oct 2026
Ministry of Culture extended PM Mementos e-auction until October 31, 2026, featuring 30 Delhi artifacts.
Auction includes religious artifacts, institutional memorabilia, and sports items with proceeds
DoSEL Leads Swachhata Shramdaan at PM SHRI School
Department of School Education and Literacy organized Swachhata Shramdaan cleanliness drive at PM SHRI school in New Delhi.
Secretary T.K. Anil Kumar led the event involving students, teachers, and KV
Vice President Pays Tributes to Gandhi, Shastri, Kamaraj
Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan paid floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi, Lal Bahadur Shastri, and K. Kamaraj on their birth and death anniversaries.
The Vice-President highlighted Gandhi's principle
Indian Cities Advance Sustainable Waste Management Initiatives
Goa's integrated waste facility processes 250 tons daily, generating 1.32 kW electricity and 7-8 tons compost.
Gandhinagar engaged 600+ citizens in zero-waste activities, reaching 40,000 via social me
Department of Pharmaceuticals Commences Special Campaign 6
Department of Pharmaceuticals launches Special Campaign 6 focusing on e-waste management and pendency liquidation from October 2-31, 2026.
Campaign targets 12,208 cleanliness drives and scientific dis
NITI Aayog Hosts National SDG Budgeting Workshop
NITI Aayog organized National Workshop on SDG Budgeting in Kolkata with 32 States/UTs participation to align planning with Sustainable Development Goals.
Workshop introduced Guide on Mapping State Bud
Ministry of Steel Launches Special Disposal Campaign
Ministry of Steel and CPSEs conducting Special Campaign for Disposal of Pending Matters from October 2-31, 2026.
Campaign targets disposal of 20,763 physical files, 9,056 e-files, and resolution of 37
Government Identifies 28 Ladakh Features on Official Map
Government of India formally names 28 geographical features in Union Territory of Ladakh on Survey of India map.
Identified features include 10 peaks, 8 land areas, 3 glaciers, 2 passes, and one each
MoEFCC Launches E-Waste Cleanup Campaign, Targets Pendency
MoEFCC commenced Special Campaign 6 from October 2-31, 2026, focusing on institutionalizing cleanliness and minimizing pendency across all offices.
Campaign emphasizes scientific e-waste disposal with
PM Modi Promotes Swadeshi on Gandhi Jayanti
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on his Jayanti, highlighting Gandhi's global influence.
Modi emphasized Gandhi's focus on adopting Swadeshi principles, with Khadi being th
IBBI 10th Annual Day Highlights IBC Reforms and Impact
Minister Harsh Malhotra stated IBC strengthened credit discipline, improved recovery climate, and contributed to ease of doing business.
IBBI Chairperson noted IBC enabled substantial creditor recover
GOBARdhan Scheme Launched for Compressed Biogas Development
Union Cabinet approved ₹23,731 crore Central Sector Scheme to accelerate Compressed Biogas production with ten-year framework from FY2026-27 to FY2035-36.
Scheme introduces administered CBG price of ₹
Mission Karmayogi Regional Workshop Concludes at Vijayawada
Capacity Building Commission concluded first regional workshop on transforming training institutions into capacity building institutions.
Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Odisha were recognized as top-p
Ministry of Tourism Organizes 500-Participant Cleanliness Drive
Ministry of Tourism organized a major cleanliness drive at Hauz Khas Fort with 500 participants under Swachhta Hi Seva Campaign.
Secretary Bhuvnesh Kumar led the initiative with participation from hos
President Murmu Gandhi Jayanti Greetings Message
President Droupadi Murmu pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his 157th birth anniversary.
Message highlights global relevance of Gandhi's peace and non-violence principles amid conflicts.
Emphasizes Ind
Rajiv Gauba PNGRB Speech on Energy Security Reforms
Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba addressed PNGRB's 20th Foundation Day, emphasizing regulation and market reforms for India's energy security.
He highlighted PNGRB's role in creating open access pipeline
Social Justice Ministry Conducts Paharganj Cleanliness Drive
MoS Shri B.L. Verma led Shramdaan cleanliness activity at Mahila Imdad Committee, Paharganj on October 1, 2026.
Activity organized under Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 campaign with 'Ek Din, Ek Ghanta, Ek Saa
Department of Pharmaceuticals Organizes Cleanliness Drive
Department of Pharmaceuticals conducted one-hour voluntary Shramdaan cleanliness drive near Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi.
Secretary Manoj Joshi led the initiative, administered Swachhata pledge, and plan
Official Languages Wing Marks 50 Years with Commemorative Book
Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal released a book chronicling the 50-year journey of the Legislative Department's Official Languages Wing.
The commemorative publication highlights the wing's efforts in promo
Ministry of Coal Undertakes Cleanliness and Welfare Initiatives
Ministry of Coal inaugurated e-waste kiosk operational until 31 October 2026 for responsible electronic disposal.
Conducted cleanliness drive along service road near metro exit and GPOA-3 entry gate w
NHAI Implements Tamil Nadu's First Barrierless MLFF Tolling
NHAI launched Tamil Nadu's first Multi-Lane Free Flow tolling system at Paranur Toll Plaza on NH-179B, enabling barrier-less vehicle passage.
The system uses ANPR and FASTag technology to reduce conge
Ministry Expands Labour Code Outreach to 5 Industrial Clusters
Ministry of Labour conducted district-level awareness programs in five industrial clusters to educate stakeholders about the four Labour Codes.
The 90-day Shram Samvad campaign targets 316 districts n
Sports Minister Launches PE Teacher Registration Module
Union Sports Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya launched the Physical Education Professionals' Module on the National Sports Repository System.
The minister called for creating a nationwide repository of
India Post Special Campaign 6 Targets 150,000 Grievances
Department of Posts launches Special Campaign 6 from October 2-31, 2026, targeting 150,000 grievance resolutions and 135,000 cleanliness sites.
Previous campaign disposed 100,000 grievances, freed 23,
Ministry Leads Swachhata Hi Seva Cleanliness Drive
Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs organized 'Ek Din – Ek Ghanta – Ek Saath Shramdaan' cleanliness drive at Navyug School, New Delhi.
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju led the event attended by ministry offi
Education Minister Joshi Urges Student Cleanliness Participation
Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi led cleanliness drive at Delhi's Gargi College under nationwide 'Ek Din, Ek Ghanta, Ek Saath' initiative.
Minister urged students to contribute 30 minutes daily
ICAR Institutes Conduct Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 Campaign
ICAR and its 114 institutes conducted fortnight-long Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 campaign from September 17 to October 2, 2026.
Campaign implemented five-pillar framework including cleanliness drives, yout
5th Kautilya Economic Conclave October 2026 Agenda
Ministry of Finance announces 5th Kautilya Economic Conclave from October 3-5, 2026 in New Delhi focusing on economic resilience.
Event features addresses by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, RBI G
Department of Land Resources Felicitates Cleaning Staff
Department of Land Resources honored ten cleaning staff members for maintaining workplace cleanliness on 30 September 2026.
The felicitation was part of the Swachhata Hi Seva initiative's Safai Mitra
Land Resources Department Prepares Special Cleanliness Campaign
Department of Land Resources prepares for Special Campaign 6 from October 2-31, 2026 focusing on cleanliness and reducing pendency.
During previous Campaign 5.0, department achieved 100% disposal of p
Government Releases ₹1,423 Crore for SC/ST Protection Acts
Central government released ₹1,423.30 crore over three years to states for implementing Protection of Civil Rights and SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Acts.
217 Exclusive Special Courts established acr
Technology Transforming Urban Sanitation Across Indian Cities
PIB document showcases technological innovations in urban sanitation under Swachh Bharat Mission, featuring digital platforms and robotics.
Raipur implemented digital Faecal Sludge Management dashboar
TDB Clarifies RDI Scheme Closure Due to Administrative Reasons
Technology Development Board clarifies media reports, stating RDI scheme closure was for administrative reasons, not fund shortage.
TDB closed the call due to massive influx of project proposals and w
Government Launches Gram Panchayat Development Planning Campaign
Special Gram Sabhas nationwide on October 2, 2026 to discuss governance reforms and launch People's Plan Campaign 2026-27.
Multiple government departments to present citizen-centric schemes including
Ministry of Culture Special Campaign 6.0 Cleanliness Drive
Ministry of Culture participates in DARPG's Special Campaign 6.0 focusing on cleanliness, e-waste disposal, and records management from October 2-31, 2026.
Identified 595 sites for cleanliness drive a
TDB Clarifies RDI Scheme Closure Administrative Not Fund-Related
Technology Development Board closed its RDI call for proposals due to administrative reasons, not a shortage of funds as incorrectly reported.
TDB disbursed ₹375.69 crore to 10 ETEs from its first coh
Ayush Minister Seeks Surya Kiran Air Show at Maharashtra Sites
Union Ayush Minister Prataprao Jadhav requests Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to organize Surya Kiran aerobatic displays at Maharashtra tourism sites.
Proposed air shows would occur November 23-25, 20
Ministry of Mines Conducts Swachhata Hi Seva Cleanliness Drive
Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy led Ministry of Mines cleanliness drive at Yashwant Palace Market ahead of Gandhi Jayanti.
Minister emphasized collective public responsibility for cleanliness and ackno
Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram Uttar Pradesh Uttarakhand Visit
Union Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram begins four-day visit to Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand from October 1-4, 2026.
Itinerary includes senior citizen welfare program in Meerut and Swachh Bharat eve
DDWS Accelerates Tribal Drinking Water Coverage Under PM-JANMAN
DDWS convened second review meeting to accelerate drinking water saturation in tribal areas under PM-JANMAN and DA-JGUA schemes.
₹5,000 crore dedicated under JJM 2.0 to address drinking water gaps in
MoHFW Organises Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 Cleanliness Drive
Union Health Ministry conducted voluntary cleanliness drive near Kartavya Bhavan-1 as part of Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 campaign.
Senior officials including Dr. Rajiv Bahl and Smt. Aradhana Patnaik parti
Health Ministry Organizes Swachhata Hi Seva Cleanliness Drive
Union Health Ministry conducted voluntary cleanliness drive under Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 campaign near Kartavya Bhavan.
Dr. Rajiv Bahl led the drive with participation from senior officials including
KVIC Chairman Commends Lijjat Papad Women Empowerment
KVIC Chairman Manoj Goyal praised Lijjat Papad's women empowerment model during an event in Mumbai.
Lijjat Papad employs 45,000 women across 83 branches in 16 states with products exported to 30+ coun
Law Ministry Organizes Waste Recycling Workshop
Legislative Department organized 'Best out of Waste' workshop on September 29, 2026 at Kartavya Bhawan-2.
Workshop featured experts from India Aids NGO and N.K. Bagrodia Public School demonstrating wa
India Showcases Justice Reforms at UN Congress
India presented its tech-driven justice reforms, including three new criminal laws focused on digital procedures and faster justice, at the 15th UN Congress in Abu Dhabi.
Highlighted digital initiativ
Law Ministry Organizes Waste Recycling Workshop
Legislative Department organized 'Best out of Waste' workshop on September 29, 2026 at Kartavya Bhawan-2.
Experts from India Aids NGO and N.K. Bagrodia Public School demonstrated creative waste transf
India Reports 600M AB-PMJAY Beneficiaries, 86% Maternal Mortality Decline
Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda announced AB-PMJAY covers over 600 million beneficiaries with ₹5 lakh annual health cover per family.
India recorded 86% decline in maternal mortality between 1990-202
Law Ministry Hosts Waste Management Workshop
Legislative Department organized 'Best out of Waste' workshop on September 29, 2026 at Kartavya Bhawan-2.
Experts from India Aids NGO and N.K. Bagrodia Public School demonstrated waste transformation
Law Ministry Organizes Swachhata Quiz Competition
Department of Legal Affairs organized quiz competition on September 30, 2026 at Kartavya Bhavan-2, New Delhi.
Event aimed to promote awareness about cleanliness, sanitation, and environmental sustaina
Law Ministry Workshop on Waste Recycling Innovation
Legislative Department organized 'Best out of Waste' workshop on September 29, 2026 at Kartavya Bhawan-2.
Experts from India Aids NGO and N.K. Bagrodia Public School demonstrated creative waste transf
Textiles Ministry Extends RoSCTL Scheme Through December 2026
Ministry of Textiles extends RoSCTL export incentive scheme for three months until 31 December 2026 at existing rates.
Scheme provides remission of embedded State and Central taxes on apparel and made
Department of Legal Affairs Organizes Swachhata Quiz
Department of Legal Affairs organized a quiz competition on September 30, 2026, at Kartavya Bhavan-2, New Delhi.
The event aimed to promote awareness on cleanliness, sanitation, and environmental sust
DoP Announces ₹50 Crore Pharma Discovery Track
Department of Pharmaceuticals launches New Discovery track under PRIP Scheme offering up to ₹50 crore financial assistance per project for drug discovery startups and MSMEs.
The scheme requires minimu
India Approves ₹1,600 Crore for 41 Pharma-MedTech Projects
India's Department of Pharmaceuticals approved ₹1,600 crore for 41 R&D projects under the PRIP scheme's first round.
The funding is expected to catalyze ₹4,620 crore in total R&D investment, including
Pharmaceuticals Department Observes Swachhata Pakhwada 2026
Department of Pharmaceuticals conducted Swachhata Pakhwada cleanliness drive from September 1-15, 2026 across offices, NIPERs and PSUs.
Secretary Manoj Joshi administered Swachhata pledge; Joint Secre
India's Pharma PLI Schemes Achieve ₹55,954 Crore Investment
Government reports PLI schemes for pharma, bulk drugs, and medical devices have attracted ₹55,954 crore investment, exceeding targets.
Bulk Drugs PLI achieved ₹5,210 crore investment with 39 projects
Department of Pharmaceuticals Special Campaign 6.0
Department of Pharmaceuticals launches Special Campaign 6.0 from October 2-31, 2026 focusing on e-waste management and grievance redressal.
Campaign involves NPPA, seven NIPERs, PMBI, and three PSUs t
PLI Scheme for Bulk Drugs: Five Projects Commissioned
Five greenfield projects commissioned under PLI Scheme for Bulk Drugs, strengthening domestic API, KSM, and DI manufacturing.
Projects include Lyfius Pharma's ₹2,270cr Penicillin G plant and Kinvan's
Minority Affairs Ministry Observes Swachhata Hi Seva 2026
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju led Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 event featuring cleanliness pledge administration and tree plantation drive.
Rijiju emphasized collective cleanliness responsibility and highligh
Rashtrapati Bhavan Change of Guard Cancelled October 3
President's Secretariat announces cancellation of Change of Guard Ceremony scheduled for October 3, 2026.
Ceremony was to be held at Forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan but will not take place.
Official n
One Health Steering Committee Reviews Progress on Interoperable Dashboard
The Sixth Meeting of the Scientific Steering Committee on One Health reviewed progress toward strengthening India's integrated health systems.
Committee released Minimum Standard Requirements document
Ministry Conducts Maharashtra Labour Codes Awareness Programme
Ministry of Labour & Employment organized district-level capacity building programme on four Labour Codes for 200 stakeholders in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar.
Programme covered compliance requirements u
DoP Announces ₹50 Crore Pharma Innovation Funding Track
Department of Pharmaceuticals launches New Discovery track under PRIP Scheme offering up to ₹50 crore funding for pharma startups and MSMEs.
Scheme requires minimum 25% co-funding from institutional i
India Showcases Justice Reforms at UN Congress
India presented its tech-driven justice system and new criminal laws at the 15th UN Congress on Crime Prevention in Abu Dhabi.
Highlighted initiatives include the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centr
Ministry of Mines Launches Andaman Sea Offshore Mineral Auction
Ministry of Mines launches auction of two offshore mineral blocks in Andaman Sea under Composite Licence regime.
Auction conducted under Offshore Areas Mineral Act 2002 and Auction Rules 2024 to enabl
VP Radhakrishnan Addresses Defence Estates Probationers
Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan interacted with Indian Defence Estates Service probationers, emphasizing integrity and responsibility in managing defence land.
He highlighted the organisation's mand
MDoNER Launches Special Campaign 6 for Administrative Efficiency
MDoNER initiates Special Campaign 6 from 05-15 October 2026 focusing on workplace cleanliness and administrative efficiency.
Previous campaign freed 3,664 sq. ft. office space, disposed 46 grievances,
West Bengal's 109 Cultural Mementos in PM Auction
Ministry of Culture auctions 109 West Bengal mementos showcasing diverse artistic and cultural heritage until October 2, 2026.
Collection features Durga Puja traditions, Sholapith, Dhokra craftsmanshi
Youth Affairs Department Launches E-Waste Campaign 6.0
Department of Youth Affairs initiates Special Campaign 6.0 focusing on e-waste collection and disposal from October 2-31, 2026.
Campaign includes preparatory phase for identifying pending matters and
Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs Hindi Pakhwada Concludes
Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs celebrated Hindi Pakhwada from September 14-30, 2026 with various language competitions.
Secretary emphasized connecting Hindi with governance, administration, scienc
DSIR and CSIR Launch Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign
DSIR and CSIR launched Swachhata Hi Seva cleanliness campaign from September 17 to October 2, 2026.
Campaign included waste management training, medical camps for sanitation workers, and plastic reduc
EPFO Wage Ceiling Raised to ₹25,000 Monthly
Cabinet approves mandatory EPFO coverage expansion from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000 monthly wage ceiling.
Over 51 lakh additional employees to gain statutory social security, pension, and insurance benefits.
G
MNRE Announces ₹2,584 Crore Small Hydro Power Scheme
MNRE Minister Shri Shripad Naik announced a ₹2,584.60 crore Small Hydro Power Development Scheme targeting 1,500 MW new capacity from 2026-27 to 2030-31.
India's assessed Small Hydro Power potential s
Cabinet Approves ₹1.86 Lakh Crore Green Energy Corridor
Cabinet approves Green Energy Corridor Phase-III with ₹1.86 lakh crore outlay for intra-state transmission and battery storage systems.
Scheme enables evacuation of 135 GW renewable energy and deploys
MNRE Launches Special Campaign 6 for Swachhata
MNRE initiates Special Campaign 6 focusing on institutional cleanliness, e-waste management, and pendency reduction across its organizations.
Implementation phase runs from October 2-31, 2026, involvi
Cabinet Approves ₹1.86 Lakh Crore Green Energy Corridor
Cabinet approves Green Energy Corridor Phase-III with ₹1.86 lakh crore outlay for intra-state transmission and battery storage.
Scheme enables evacuation of 135 GW renewable energy and deploys 50 GWh
CAG and BHASHINI Launch AI Translation Tool
CAG and BHASHINI launched AI-powered multilingual translation solution for official audit documents.
BHASHINI supports 36 Indian text languages, 23 voice languages, and 35 international languages.
The
Cabinet Approves ₹1.86 Lakh Crore PM-DHARA Renewable Energy Scheme
Cabinet approves PM-DHARA scheme with ₹1.86 lakh crore outlay for intra-state transmission and battery storage systems.
Scheme targets evacuation of 135 GW renewable energy and deployment of 50 GWh ba
MNRE Announces ₹2,584 Crore Small Hydro Power Scheme
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy proposes ₹2,584.60 crore Small Hydro Power Development Scheme for 2026-27 to 2030-31 with 1,500 MW capacity target.
India's assessed Small Hydro Power potential st
Cabinet Approves ₹1.86L Cr Green Energy Corridor Phase-III
Cabinet approves Green Energy Corridor Phase-III scheme with ₹1,86,405 crore outlay for intra-state transmission and battery storage.
Scheme enables evacuation of 135 GW renewable energy and deploys 5
India Announces Agrivoltaics Focus in PM-KUSUM Phase
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi announced a dedicated agrivoltaics component in the next phase of PM-KUSUM, targeting small farmers and cooperatives.
India added 55.29 GW non-fossil capacity last year an
Cabinet Approves EPFO Wage Ceiling Hike to ₹25,000
Union Cabinet approved raising mandatory EPFO coverage wage ceiling from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000 per month.
Decision expected to bring 51 lakh additional employees under EPFO's social security coverage.
Go
MNRE Prepares Special Campaign 6 for Swachhata
MNRE and its PSUs/institutes begin preparatory phase for Special Campaign 6 focusing on cleanliness and pendency reduction.
Implementation phase runs October 2-31, 2026 with emphasis on e-waste manage
DIPAM Engages MSTC for E-Waste Auction Under Special Campaign 6.0
DIPAM engaged MSTC Limited for scientific collection and disposal of departmental e-waste under Special Campaign 6.0.
MSTC will use its e-auction platform for transparent disposal of obsolete electron
Delhi's ₹1,789cr AI Traffic Management System Approved
Cabinet approves ₹1,789.52 crore Intelligent Traffic Management System for Delhi to be implemented by Delhi Police over 24 months.
AI-enabled system covers 42 traffic corridors with 1,092 adaptive sig
Cabinet Approves ₹1.86 Lakh Cr Green Energy Corridor
Union Cabinet approves Green Energy Corridor Phase-III scheme with ₹1,86,405 crore outlay for intra-state transmission and battery storage.
Scheme enables evacuation of 135 GW renewable energy and dep
CCEA Approves Rabi Crops MSP for 2027-28 Season
Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved Minimum Support Prices for all mandated Rabi crops for marketing season 2027-28.
Safflower received highest absolute MSP increase of ₹675/quintal, follow
Cabinet Approves ₹1.86 Lakh Crore Green Energy Corridor
Cabinet approves Green Energy Corridor Phase-III scheme with ₹1.86 lakh crore outlay for intra-state transmission and battery storage.
Scheme enables evacuation of 135 GW renewable energy and deploys
Agriculture Ministry Approves ₹5,547.99 Crore MSP Procurement
Union Agriculture Minister approves ₹5,547.99 crore MSP procurement for pulses and oilseeds under PSS for Kharif 2026-27.
Procurement covers 7.06 lakh MT across Uttar Pradesh (₹3,992.57 cr), Karnataka
Kavita Verma Receives ₹3.42L NSFDC Flour Mill Loan
Ministry of Social Justice highlights Kavita Verma's successful flour mill enterprise in Sehore, MP.
Verma received ₹3,42,000 financial assistance in 2024 under NSFDC Refinance Scheme via MP Gramin Ba
India Mining Week 2026 Engages 19 Diplomatic Missions
Ministry of Coal and Mines hosted international outreach meeting with 19 countries to discuss mining sector collaboration.
India Mining Week 2026 scheduled for November 15-17 expects 25,000+ professio
DFPD Targets 22,635 Sq Ft Space Cleanup in Special Campaign
Department of Food and Public Distribution launches Special Campaign 6 focusing on cleanliness, e-waste disposal, and pending matter resolution.
Identified 947 sites for cleanliness drives and 22,635
MHI Industry Accelerator Report Launches with ₹35.72 Crore
Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy unveiled the Impact Report for the Ministry of Heavy Industries' Industry Accelerator Project at Navigyaan 2026.
The program provided ₹35.72 crore in grants to advance 10
Ministry Releases Draft Petroleum Amendment Bill 2026
Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas published Draft Petroleum (Amendment) Bill, 2026 for stakeholder consultation on September 30, 2026.
Stakeholders and public must submit comments via email or post
UPSC Centenary: 100 Years of Meritocratic Public Service Recruitment
Union Public Service Commission marks 100 years since its 1926 establishment, evolving from colonial advisory body to independent constitutional recruitment authority.
Processed 45.1 lakh applications
PM Modi Shares Sanskrit Subhashitam on Duty
Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a Sanskrit Subhashitam emphasizing dedication to duties.
The verse states that those devoted to their duties attain the highest perfection.
The message highlights h
Legal Affairs Department Holds E-Waste Awareness Workshop
Department of Legal Affairs organized e-waste management awareness workshop under Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 initiative.
Secretary Dr. Rajiv Mani emphasized responsible e-waste handling and sustainable pr
Ministry of Labour Conducts Labour Codes Awareness Programme
Ministry of Labour & Employment organized a district-level capacity building programme on Labour Codes for employers and industry stakeholders.
The programme covered key provisions of Labour Codes eff
UIDAI Launches Five Digital Identity Initiatives at Samvaad
UIDAI launched five new initiatives at Aadhaar Samvaad Kolkata to enhance digital identity security and resident convenience.
Key launches include Face Authentication for ePDS, SWIK Portal 2.0 for aut
DoLR National Workshop on River Rejuvenation Pilots
Department of Land Resources organized a national workshop on pilot projects for river rejuvenation through watershed approaches.
The pilots aim to restore river hydrology via catchment treatment, gro
YouTube Contributes ₹18,000 Crore to India's GDP
YouTube's creative ecosystem contributed ₹18,000 crore to India's GDP in 2025 and supported 9.6 lakh jobs.
Over 18,000 Indian YouTube channels have surpassed one million subscribers with 15% watch tim
MoPSW Completes Special Campaign 6 Preparatory Phase
MoPSW completed preparatory phase for Special Campaign 6, identifying 11,000+ files and 5,624 e-waste items for disposal.
Implementation phase scheduled for October 2-31, 2026, focusing on cleanliness
Ministry of Coal Special Campaign 6 October 2026
Ministry of Coal launches Special Campaign 6 from October 2-31, 2026 focusing on waste disposal and office optimization.
Review meetings chaired by Additional Secretary and Joint Secretary with Coal P
Goyal Outlines Export Reforms at Industry Workshop
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal announced integrated Commerce and Industry offices in major cities and a network of 1,000 local personnel to support exporters at district levels.
The roller chain secto
Government Launches Special Campaign 6 for Cleanliness
Government launches Special Campaign 6 from October 2-31, 2026 focusing on Swachhata and pendency reduction.
Campaign emphasizes e-waste disposal, record management, and office space optimization acro
India Semiconductor Demand to Exceed $150B
Union Minister Piyush Goyal highlighted India's $4 trillion economy and target to grow to $30 trillion.
India's semiconductor consumption is expected to surpass $150 billion annually within five years
India-UAE Joint Task Force Reviews $11.5B Investment Projects
14th India-UAE High Level Joint Task Force meeting reviewed bilateral trade reaching $101.25 billion in FY25-26 and progress on CEPA implementation.
Noted $3B Emirates NBD acquisition of RBL Bank stak
DPIIT Launches Special Campaign 6.0 for Cleanliness
DPIIT initiates Special Campaign 6.0 from October 2-31, 2026 focusing on Swachhata, pendency reduction, and record management.
Campaign targets 19 organizations under DPIIT, building on previous succe
National Traders' Welfare Board Reviews GST, MSME Reforms
NTWB's 11th meeting reviewed GST rationalisation, refund delays, and amnesty schemes for trader welfare.
Discussed MSME inclusion, centralized loan portal with 30-day timelines, and CIBIL score mechan
Government Approves ₹50k Interest-Free Loan for AP Tobacco Growers
Government approves one-time interest-free loan of ₹50,000 per barn for FCV tobacco growers in Andhra Pradesh under working capital assistance scheme.
Approximately 44,000 growers will benefit from fi
Piyush Goyal US Visit for G20 Trade Ministers Meeting
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal visits US from Sep 29-Oct 5, 2026 for G20 Trade Ministers Meeting in Milwaukee.
India aims to advance rules-based multilateral trading system with WTO at core during G20
India-New Zealand FTA Enters Force October 2026
India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement enters force on October 20, 2026, eliminating tariffs on 100% of India's exports immediately.
New Zealand commits to facilitate $20 billion investment in Indian
Government Exempts RCMC for Exports Up to ₹3 Lakh
DGFT amended Foreign Trade Policy to exempt RCMC requirement for export consignments with FOB value up to ₹3 lakh.
Exemption aims to reduce compliance burden for MSMEs, first-time exporters, and facil
Union Minister Jitin Prasada Inaugurates Pilibhit Basmati Training Centre
Union Minister Jitin Prasada laid the foundation stone for APEDA-BEDF Basmati and Organic Training Centre in Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh.
The centre will provide quality seeds, technical training, organic
Piyush Goyal Outlines 5-Point Medical Tourism Plan
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal presented a five-point action plan to position India as a global medical value tourism hub targeting 10 million patients annually.
The plan focuses on workforce training
NICDC Showcases ₹5.35L Cr Industrial Cities at INNOPROM
NICDC participated in the inaugural INNOPROM India 2026 to showcase India's industrial corridors and smart cities as manufacturing investment destinations.
India and Russia set a bilateral trade targe
NICDC Explores Manufacturing Partnerships at INNOPROM India 2026
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and Russian counterpart Anton Alikhanov visited NICDC's pavilion at INNOPROM India 2026 exhibition.
NICDC presented key initiatives including industrial corridors, PM MI
India Aims to Become Global Healthcare Destination
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal calls for India to become global medical and healthcare hub beyond pharmacy leadership.
India's FTA network expanded from $10T to $60T GDP coverage, with potential $75T
BRICS IP Offices Adopt Updated Operational Guidelines
BRICS IP Offices meeting adopted Updated Operational Guidelines to strengthen multilateral cooperation and cross-border innovation.
Delegates recognized importance of traditional knowledge protection
Goyal Urges Resilient Global Healthcare Supply Chains
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal calls for resilient, globally integrated healthcare supply chains at Bharat Health Global Expo 2026.
India must move beyond generics to R&D leadership in new molecules,
GeM and Textiles Committee Sign Recycled Textiles MoU
GeM and Textiles Committee signed MoU to promote recycled/upcycled textile products from waste through government procurement.
Textiles Committee will certify eligible producers while GeM creates dedi
Goyal Urges Auto Industry Deepen Localization Expand Exports
Union Minister Piyush Goyal addressed SIAM Convention, urging automotive industry to deepen localization, expand exports, and produce global-standard products leveraging India's trade agreements.
Gove
Goyal Chairs Data Centre Ease of Doing Business Roundtable
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal chaired a CEO roundtable focused on enhancing ease of doing business for India's data centre ecosystem.
The government highlighted USD 200 billion investment potential i
Banka DDAC NAPDDR Rehabilitation Success Case Study
Ministry of Social Justice highlights successful drug rehabilitation case of Bittu from Banka, Bihar under NAPDDR scheme.
Drug De-Addiction Centre provided detoxification, medical treatment, counselli
MoHUA Launches PRAGATI-50 Model Cities Swachhata Initiative
MoHUA launches PRAGATI-50 initiative targeting 50 model cities across 24 states for higher cleanliness benchmarks under Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0.
Thirteen startups onboarded in third cohort wit
Government Launches Special Campaign 6.0 for Cleanliness
Government launches Special Campaign 6.0 from 2-31 October 2026 focusing on Swachhata and pendency reduction.
Campaign emphasizes scientific e-waste disposal and efficient office space utilization acr
Agriculture Ministry Sanctions ₹1200 Crore PM-RKVY to 10 States
Union Agriculture Minister sanctioned ₹1200+ crore under PM-RKVY to 10 states including ₹290 crore for West Bengal and ₹198 crore for Haryana.
Agriculture growth rate increased from 3% to 4.5% since 2
DARE-ICAR Promotes Swachhata Awareness Among Students
DARE-ICAR institutes conducted Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign activities focusing on cleanliness and environmental awareness.
ICAR-ATARI Guwahati organized student exposure visits to KVK North Sikkim for
DDWS Hosts 11th Sujal Gram Samvad on Rural Water
DDWS organized the 11th multilingual Sujal Gram Samvad to discuss operation and maintenance of rural drinking water systems under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0.
Secretary Ashok K.K. Meena emphasized critical
NRAA Organizes REWARD Programme Watershed Meeting
National Rainfed Area Authority convened a technical committee meeting for the REWARD watershed rejuvenation programme.
Officials from Odisha and Karnataka states, ICAR, and DoLR discussed compressing
Shivraj Chouhan Southern Agriculture Conference Hyderabad
Union Agriculture Minister addressed Southern States Regional Agriculture Conference focusing on region-specific challenges and Rabi season planning.
India's coconut exports grew 62% to ₹7,038 crore i
Shivraj Chouhan Launches Rabi 2026 Campaign with Water-Based Planning
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Chouhan launched Rabi Campaign 2026, emphasizing water-based crop planning and climate-resilient agriculture strategies.
The campaign prioritizes pulses and oilseeds
Agriculture Ministry Launches Special Campaign 6.0
Department of Agriculture launching Special Campaign 6.0 from October 2-31, 2026 focusing on cleanliness and grievance disposal.
During Special Campaign 5.0, department disposed 177,336 public grievan
Agriculture Ministry Hosts National Rabi Conference 2026
Ministry of Agriculture organizes two-day National Conference on Rabi Campaign 2026 starting September 28 in New Delhi.
Conference aims to strengthen Centre-State coordination and develop outcome-orie
Shivraj Chouhan Directs States on Farmer ID Deadlines
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan directed southern states to complete Farmer ID generation and AgriStack integration within stipulated deadlines, with Telangana and Karnataka at 75% co
ICAR Joins Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 Campaign
ICAR and its institutes nationwide participated in Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 cleanliness campaign pledge.
Dr M. L. Jat administered pledge at Krishi Bhawan while Dr Rajbir Singh led at Krishi Anusandhan
Shivraj Chouhan Assesses Bihar Flood Damage Crops
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan conducted ground assessment of Bihar floods on PM Modi's directions, surveying worst-affected areas across four districts.
Flood waters reached one foo
Government Plans Stringent Seed Act to Combat Fakes
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will hold nationwide consultations with farmer leaders on September 10 regarding a new stringent Seed Act.
The proposed legislation aims to protect far
DARE/ICAR Launches Special Campaign 6.0 for Swachhata
DARE/ICAR announces Special Campaign 6.0 from October 2-31, 2026 focusing on Swachhata and reducing government office pendency.
During previous Campaign 5.0, the ministry disposed maximum public griev
South Zone Agriculture Conference Deliberates Sustainable Farming
Government organizing South Zonal Agriculture Conference in Hyderabad to discuss sustainable agriculture priorities.
Conference will focus on digital agriculture, self-reliance in edible oils, natural
Global Dryland Congress 2026 in New Delhi
ICAR and ICRISAT jointly organize Global Dryland Congress 2026 in New Delhi from September 10-12.
Over 800 global experts to discuss six themes including climate resilience and nutrition.
Congress com
ICAR-ICRISAT Celebrate 50-Year Dryland Agriculture Partnership
ICAR and ICRISAT commemorated 50 years of partnership at Dryland Congress 2026, focusing on resilient farming systems and agricultural transformation.
Leadership presented strategic roadmap for streng
ASEAN-India Agricultural Cooperation Meeting in New Delhi
9th ASEAN-India Ministerial Meeting reaffirmed commitment to food security and sustainable agriculture cooperation.
Unveiled India-ASEAN Friendship Spike symbol and adopted 2026-2030 Medium-Term Plan
Dryland Congress 2026 Concludes with Delhi Declaration
Three-day Dryland Congress 2026 concluded with adoption of Delhi Declaration on Drylands, calling for South-South cooperation.
ICRISAT announced multiple MoUs with Avior Life Sciences, Wipro, NIFTEM,
India Disburses ₹2.9 Crore Soil Carbon Payments to Farmers
India's first agricultural carbon market payments disbursed ₹2.9 crore to 2,550 Punjab and Haryana farmers for adopting regenerative practices.
The Grow Indigo programme generated 50,000 carbon credit
Dryland Congress 2026 Opens in New Delhi
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan advocates integrated science, policy, and market approach to transform dryland agriculture into strength.
Dryland Congress 2026 convenes 800+ delegates from 25+ co
Agriculture Ministry Reviews KVK Strengthening Action Plan
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan reviewed action plan to upgrade 300 KVKs by March 2027 with state participation.
Plan includes establishing Incubation-cum-Skill Centres in all KVKs by
Shivraj Chouhan Reviews PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Progress
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan reviewed progress of PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana focusing on 100 low-productivity districts.
Average district performance score improved from 22.54 i
Agriculture Ministry Sanctions ₹1200 Crore to 10 States
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan sanctioned over ₹1200 crore under PM-RKVY to 10 states including West Bengal (₹290cr) and Haryana (₹198cr).
Announced agriculture growth rate increased
MSME and MoSPI Sign MoU for Statistical Business Register
MSME Ministry and MoSPI signed MoU to share Udyam Registration data via APIs for National Statistical Business Register development.
The agreement establishes structured framework for data sharing to
MoRTH Launches National Highway Cleanliness Campaign 6.0
MoRTH initiates Special Campaign 6.0 from October 2-31, 2026 focusing on National Highway cleanliness and toll plaza maintenance.
Campaign targets garbage removal, toilet refurbishment, pothole repair
Tribal Affairs Ministry and IGNCA Sign Tribal Heritage MoU
Ministry of Tribal Affairs and IGNCA signed MoU for systematic preservation and documentation of India's tribal cultural heritage.
Partnership aims to document tribal arts, music, languages, crafts, a
MSDE Special Campaign 6 Launch After 5.0 Success
Ministry of Skill Development launches Special Campaign 6 from October 2-31, 2026 focusing on office cleanliness and efficiency.
Special Campaign 5.0 achieved disposal of 307 public grievances and gen
NIFT Students Win Two Silver Medals at WorldSkills 2026
NIFT students won two Silver Medals and one Medal for Excellence at the 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai.
India ranked 10th overall with 70 competitors across 63 skills, securing 6 Silver Meda
Ministry of Tourism Prepares Special Campaign 6.0
Ministry of Tourism implements Special Campaign 6.0 from October 2-31, 2026 focusing on Swachhata and pendency reduction.
Campaign emphasizes effective e-waste collection, segregation, and disposal ac
India's Literacy Rate Reaches 81.1% in 2025
India's overall literacy rate reached 81.1% in 2025, showing significant progress from 14% in 1947, with female literacy rising from 8% to 70.3% in rural areas.
The ULLAS program aims to cover 5 crore
PM Modi Shares Sanskrit Verse on Success Qualities
PM Narendra Modi shared a Sanskrit Subhashitam verse on social media platform X.
The verse highlights six qualities: diligence, courage, patience, capacity for action, knowledge, and valor.
The Prime
Ministry Concludes International Literacy Day ULLAS Mela
Ministry of Education concluded International Literacy Day 2026 with ULLAS Mela showcasing literacy achievements.
28 States/UTs exhibited best practices and learning materials with emphasis on fully l
Education Ministry Sets 7 Lakh Cleanliness Campaign Target
Ministry of Education organized national webinar on solid and e-waste management for school students and stakeholders.
Department targets 7 lakh cleanliness campaigns under Special Campaign 6.0 runnin
Education Department Reviews 95% Files in Cleanliness Drive
Department of Higher Education reviewed 95.2% physical files and 87.46% e-files under Special Campaign 5.0.
Campaign freed 14.44 lakh sq. ft. office space and generated ₹6.89 crore from scrap disposal
Education Ministry Extends NMMSS Scholarship Deadline
Ministry of Education extends NMMSS scholarship application deadline to September 30, 2026 for 2026-27 academic year.
Scheme provides 1 lakh fresh scholarships annually worth ₹12,000 each to meritorio
Ministry of Education Celebrates International Literacy Day 2026
Union Minister Jayant Chaudhary emphasized reimagining literacy as empowerment through ULLAS initiative at International Literacy Day event.
Tripura achieved 95.6% literacy rate, exceeding national be
Union Minister Joshi Inaugurates IISc Innovation Challenge
Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi inaugurates Seva First Innovation Challenge at IISc Bengaluru to foster community problem-solving.
Challenge targets participants from schools, ITIs, polytechnic
India-France Education Ministers Discuss Innovation Collaboration
Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi met French Minister Philippe Baptiste to strengthen India-France education cooperation.
Discussions focused on academic mobility, institutional linkages, and res
Education Ministry Launches Seva First Innovation Challenge
Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi inaugurated the Seva First Innovation Challenge at IISc Bengaluru to combine innovation with service for Viksit Bharat 2047.
The challenge targets India's youth
BRICS Bharat Innovates Exposition Showcases 37 Indian Startups
Ministry of Education organizes BRICS Bharat Innovates Exposition on September 11-12, 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
Event showcases 37 Indian Deep-Tech startups to BRICS leaders and business del
Ministry Launches 6-Month Primary Teacher Bridge Course
Union Education Minister launched a six-month Certificate Bridge Course in Primary Teacher Education for in-service B.Ed. teachers.
The course implemented through NIOS provides training for primary le
NCERT 66th Foundation Day Celebrates Educational Reforms
Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi addressed NCERT's 66th Foundation Day, emphasizing its role in implementing NEP 2020 reforms.
NCERT is developing textbooks in all 22 Eighth Schedule languages a
India Energy Week 2027 Hosted in Kolkata
Kolkata announced as host city for India Energy Week 2027 from January 28-31, marking the event's first edition in Eastern India.
Event expects 75,000+ energy professionals and 700+ international exhi
India France Discuss Education Research Cooperation
Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi met French counterpart Philippe Baptiste to strengthen bilateral education cooperation.
Discussions focused on academic mobility, institutional linkages, researc
Hindi Journalism Role in Government Scheme Dissemination
Ministry of I&B organized lecture on Hindi journalism's role in communicating government schemes to masses.
Navbharat Times editor emphasized translating scheme spirit, not just words, for public unde
LHMC Hospital Bed Capacity Expansion to 894 Beds
Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda reviewed LHMC's infrastructure expansion plan to increase Kalawati Saran Children's Hospital capacity from 394 to 894 beds.
The Minister emphasized long-term vision, q
DoT Launches Special Campaign 6 for Cleanliness
The Department of Telecommunications conducts Special Campaign 6 to enhance cleanliness and administrative efficiency.
Preparatory phase identifies pending VIP references and grievances for resolution
India Telecom Subscriptions Reach 1.36 Billion August 2026
India's total telephone subscriptions reached 1.36 billion in August 2026 with 6.42 million net additions and 0.47% monthly growth.
Broadband subscribers grew to 1.10 billion with Reliance Jio leading
DoT Bengaluru TMZ Roundtable Secures ₹700 Crore Commitments
DoT hosted third investor roundtable for Gwalior Telecom Manufacturing Zone, securing ₹700-800 crore in new investment commitments.
Union Minister Scindia announced 24 companies already committed ₹5,5
Department of Posts Special Campaign 6 E-waste Disposal
Department of Posts launches Special Campaign 6 focusing on institutionalizing cleanliness and minimizing pendency across postal network.
Campaign includes preparatory phase from Sep 15-30, 2026 and i
Ministry Communications Rozgar Mela Distributes 51000 Appointment Letters
Union MoS Communications addresses 20th Rozgar Mela in Chennai, distributing appointment letters to over 51,000 candidates nationwide.
Cumulative 12.75 lakh appointments made through Rozgar Mela initi
India Releases Sant Malook Das Commemorative Postage Stamp
Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia released a commemorative postage stamp honoring Sant Malook Das ji.
The stamp aims to preserve the saint's message of devotion, service, and humanity in national me
India Endorses Multinational 6G Leadership Call to Action
India endorsed the Call to Action for 6G Leadership and Security, joining 24 nations committed to open, interoperable next-generation networks.
The Department of Telecommunications will coordinate fol
Union Minister Scindia Inaugurates ₹38 Lakh Guna Post Office Renovation
Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia inaugurated the renovated Guna Head Post Office, modernized at a cost of ₹38 lakh.
The upgrade includes digital display screens, token systems, and i
Scindia Highlights India's Digital Finance Transformation at GFF 2026
Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia outlined India's digital finance vision at the Global Fintech Festival, emphasizing inclusivity and trust as foundational principles.
India's broadband access grew
India Post Opens Seventh Training Centre in Shivpuri
Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia laid the foundation stone for India's 7th Postal Training Centre in Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh.
The national-level training facility will serve postal employees from
Jharkhand BharatNet Agreement Signed with ₹1,684 Crore Support
Digital Bharat Nidhi signed agreement with Jharkhand government, JDICL, BSNL, and JCNL for Amended BharatNet Program implementation.
₹1,684 crore financial support approved for upgrading telecom infra
Gwalior Telecom Manufacturing Zone Attracts ₹5,500 Crore Investment
Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia announced Asia's first Telecom Manufacturing Zone in Gwalior with ₹5,500 crore investment from 24 companies.
The TMZ will create over 18,000 direct and indirect job
DoT Bengaluru Investors Meet for Gwalior Telecom Zone
DoT organizing Bengaluru investors meet led by Minister Scindia and MP CM Yadav to attract investment for Asia's first Telecom Manufacturing Zone in Gwalior.
Previous Delhi and Mumbai meets secured ₹5
Shivraj Chouhan Launches Rabi 2026 Campaign with Data-Driven Focus
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Chouhan launched the Rabi Campaign 2026, emphasizing water-based crop planning, climate resilience, and scientific monitoring for the upcoming season.
The campaign p
Indian Railways Approves ₹223 Crore Kavach 4.0
Indian Railways approved ₹223 crore for Kavach 4.0 deployment on 614.75 route km in Varanasi Division.
The indigenous Automatic Train Protection system prevents signal violations and automatically app
Ministry of Mines Strengthens E-Waste Collection Drive
Ministry of Mines launches Special Campaign 6 e-waste drive across 44+ locations to recover critical minerals.
JNARDDC coordinates campaign with MRAI for responsible recycling and resource recovery fr
Indian Railways Approves Machilipatnam-Kurnool City Tri-Weekly Train
Indian Railways approved a new tri-weekly express train connecting Machilipatnam and Kurnool City via Vijayawada.
The 499 km route will operate three days weekly with specific departure and arrival ti
FASTag Annual Pass Crosses One Crore Milestone
FASTag Annual Pass reached one crore issued passes milestone after launching on August 15, 2025.
The pass costs Rs. 3,075 for one year validity or 200 toll plaza crossings at 1,150 fee plazas.
Availab
India-EU Discuss FTA Implementation, Tech Cooperation
India and EU delegation discussed implementation of India-EU Free Trade Agreement and deeper cooperation in science and technology.
Collaboration areas include AI, quantum tech, semiconductors, and a
Dr. Jitendra Singh Reviews Science Ministry Coordination, Outreach
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh chaired a review meeting emphasizing stronger synergy among science ministries and wider public outreach of scientific achievements.
The 'Swachh Sagar Surakshit Sagar
CSIR Foundation Day Emphasizes Technological Sovereignty Imperative
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh stresses technological sovereignty as crucial to national sovereignty, urging reduced dependence on imported technologies.
CSIR directed to shorten technology deploym
Dr. Jitendra Singh Advocates Preventive Healthcare Shift
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh emphasized shifting India's healthcare focus from treatment to preventive care and wellness at the Health & Wellness Summit 2026.
India's life expectancy has risen fr
CSIR-NIScPR Launches Five Regional Science Magazines
CSIR-NIScPR launched five new popular science magazines in Assamese, Bengali, Marathi, Tamil, and Telugu on CSIR's 85th Foundation Day.
The magazines use AI-assisted translation from existing publicat
India Invests ₹174 Crore in 210 Nanomedicine Projects
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh announced ₹174 crore funding for 210 nanomedicine R&D projects through the Department of Biotechnology.
India has established regulatory guidelines for nanopharmaceut
Ubifly Technologies Gets ₹285 Crore RDI Fund Support
TDB-DST approves ₹285 crore funding via OCDs to Ubifly Technologies for ePlane development under RDI Fund.
Project aims to advance indigenous e200X aircraft from TRL-6 to TRL-9 with total cost of ₹570
DST Special Campaign 6.0 Launching October 2026
Department of Science & Technology disposed 1,426 public grievances and 7,099 files during extended Special Campaign 5.0 from Nov 2025-Aug 2026.
Campaign generated ₹19.2 lakh revenue from scrap dispos
DBT Cleanliness Campaign Frees 29,350 Sq Ft Space
Department of Biotechnology conducted cleanliness drives at 291 sites across its divisions and autonomous institutions from November 2025 to August 2026.
Disposed of 290 public grievances and 25 appea
Dr. Jitendra Singh on Critical Minerals for Energy Security
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh emphasized critical minerals' role in India's energy security, industrial competitiveness, and national security at CII summit.
India is opening its nuclear sector to
AIIMS Jodhpur DST Initiative Improves TB Detection Rajasthan
AIIMS Jodhpur conducted scientific TB detection study covering 6000+ people across six tribal districts in Rajasthan with DST support.
The initiative combined population surveys, active case finding,
CSIR-NIScPR Hosts Science Policy Communication Session
CSIR-NIScPR organized an online session on science policy and communication during the UNGA Science Summit on September 16, 2026.
Discussions focused on bridging science-policy-society gaps and India'
CSIR-NIScPR Adopts SARAL AI for Research Outreach
CSIR-NIScPR leverages ANRF's SARAL AI to convert research papers into accessible videos for wider public dissemination.
Institute conducted workshop with 90+ participants including journal editors and
CSIR-CRRI Partners with VMRDA, GVMC for Visakhapatnam Road Upgrades
CSIR-CRRI will provide scientific support to VMRDA and GVMC for a major 228 km road upgradation program in Visakhapatnam.
The collaboration includes technical studies for road relaying, erosion remedi
Steel Slag Road Technology Cuts Costs 40%
CSIR-CRRI and Jindal Steel achieve Guinness World Record for 1.85-km steel slag road demonstrating 40% construction cost reduction.
Technology delivers four times higher strength than conventional roa
Bakhira Lake Sediment Study Reveals 25,000-Year Monsoon Patterns
DST study analyzes Bakhira Lake sediments over 25,000 years to reconstruct Indian Summer Monsoon variability.
Research identifies major climatic events including Last Glacial Maximum and Holocene Clim
India World's Largest Vaccine Producer by Volume
India is the world's largest vaccine producer by volume, supplying vaccines to over 100 countries and accounting for nearly 60% of global production.
India's bioeconomy reached USD 195.3 billion in 20
India Luxembourg Explore Space AI Quantum Collaboration
Luxembourg Economy Minister Lex Delles met India's Science Minister Dr Jitendra Singh to propose concrete collaboration areas primarily in space sector.
Discussions covered expanding existing space pa
Dr. Jitendra Singh Advocates Tech-Driven Mining Competitiveness
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh called for technology integration across India's mining and metals value chain to shift from resource advantage to technology-driven competitiveness.
He highlighted t
India ESTIC-2026 Science Conclave Inaugurated by PM
ESTIC-2026 science conclave to be held October 27-29 at Bharat Mandapam with PM Modi inauguration and three Nobel Laureates.
India's startup ecosystem grew from 350-400 in 2014 to over 2.3 lakh curren
BRIC-NIPGR Inaugurates Indigenous SPROUT Crop Research Facility
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh inaugurated the indigenous SPROUT facility at BRIC-NIPGR for accelerated development of climate-resilient crops.
SPROUT enables high-throughput phenotyping and precisi
Assam Legislative Assembly Speaker Meets Science Minister
Assam Legislative Assembly Speaker met Union Science Minister to discuss state's development trajectory and technology integration.
Discussion focused on leveraging science, space and biotechnology fo
Jitendra Singh Calls for RDI Fund Awareness Outreach
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh calls for greater awareness about ₹1 lakh crore Research, Development and Innovation Fund to ensure proper beneficiary uptake.
Minister notes thousands of application
Dr Jitendra Singh Advocates Industry-R&D Partnership Model
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh calls for industry participation in R&D from project inception to enhance market readiness.
Industry representatives discussed critical minerals, space technology, and
Dr. Jitendra Singh Outlines India's Energy Security Strategy
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh emphasized that energy security is integral to national security and economic resilience, calling for a self-reliant and technology-advanced energy sector.
The govern
Ministry of Culture Seva Hi Sanskriti Initiative Reaches 2 Lakh Participants
Ministry of Culture organized nationwide 'Seva Hi Sanskriti' initiative from September 17-24, 2026 focusing on cleanliness and cultural awareness.
The campaign featured 270+ activities including stree
RISE Conclave Spotlights Tier-2/3 Startup Ecosystem Growth
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh inaugurated the 6th RISE Conclave 2026 in Kolkata, emphasizing expansion of India's startup ecosystem beyond metropolitan areas.
The event featured eight MoUs, four te
IIT Kharagpur Healthcare Hub Enters Sustainable Phase
DSIR-CRTDH Hub at IIT Kharagpur transitions to self-sustaining model through user fees and industry partnerships after initial grant support.
Hub has facilitated over 20 technology transfers with many
Dr. Jitendra Singh Launches BIO-NIVESH Investment Platform
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh launched BIO-NIVESH to catalyze private investment into biotechnology startups and scale innovations.
The platform convened 20 selected biotech startups with 50 inves
India-France Space Cooperation Expands to Human Spaceflight
India and France announced expanded space cooperation focusing on human spaceflight, microgravity research, and joint satellite missions including TRISHNA.
India's space sector reforms have spawned ov
Ministry of Social Justice West Bengal Rehabilitation Success
Ministry of Social Justice highlights successful addiction rehabilitation case of 28-year-old SC individual from Uttar Dinajpur, West Bengal.
Individual received comprehensive inpatient treatment incl
Mandaviya Launches Shram Samvad Labour Codes Campaign
Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya announced the 'Shram Samvad' awareness campaign on Labour Codes, covering industrial clusters in 316 districts over 90 days.
He highlighted India's social security
India-France Space Cooperation Expands to Human Spaceflight, Startups
India and France discussed expanding space cooperation to include human spaceflight, microgravity research, and joint satellite missions during a ministerial meeting.
The partnership includes CNES sup
NITI Aayog Launches Special Campaign 6.0
NITI Aayog launches Special Campaign 6.0 to institutionalize cleanliness and minimize pendency across government offices.
Previous campaign disposed 4,105 public grievances, 127 PMO references, and ge
Department of Consumer Affairs Observes Swachhata Campaigns
Department of Consumer Affairs participates in Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 campaign from September 17 to October 2 focusing on five cleanliness pillars.
Special Campaign 6 runs from October 2 to 31 focusin
GARC Allocates ₹221 Cr for EV Testing Under PM E-DRIVE
GARC Chennai upgrading testing infrastructure with ₹221.13 crore allocation under GoI's ₹10,900 crore PM E-DRIVE Scheme.
Facilities include EV battery testing, ADAS systems, heavy commercial vehicles,
PM-MKSSY Aquaculture Insurance Covers 40% Premium
PM-MKSSY scheme provides 40% premium incentive for aquaculture insurance with ₹1 lakh maximum benefit per farmer.
India's fish production reached record 19.8M tonnes in 2024-25 with aquaculture contri
PM-AJAY Scheme Empowers Scheduled Castes Development
PM-AJAY is a 100% centrally funded scheme launched in FY 2021-22 to empower Scheduled Castes through socio-economic and educational development.
The scheme has developed 47,243 villages into Adarsh Gr
Capacity Building Commission Launches Regional Training Transformation Workshops
Capacity Building Commission organizes Sādhana Shrinkhla 2026 regional workshops to transform training institutes into competency-driven capacity building institutions.
Four regional workshops schedul
PM Modi Pays Tribute to Bhagat Singh Jayanti
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tributes to Shaheed Bhagat Singh on his birth anniversary via a social media post.
Modi stated Bhagat Singh's courage gave a new edge to India's freedom movement with
PM Modi Pays Tribute on Lata Mangeshkar Jayanti
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid respectful tributes to Lata Mangeshkar on her birth anniversary.
Modi stated Mangeshkar brought glory to India worldwide through her divine singing talent.
He noted h
Sitharaman Attends AIIB Annual Meeting in Qatar
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman leads delegation to Qatar for 11th AIIB Annual Meeting from September 27-29, 2026.
India is the second largest shareholder in AIIB, a multilateral bank focuse
Tourism Ministry Launches Digital Stack and Alternative Destinations Mission
Ministry of Tourism launched National Digital Tourism Stack and National Mission for Alternative Destinations on World Tourism Day 2026.
Five non-commercial MoUs signed with Airbnb, FlixBus, Glance, E
India Ranks 10th at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026
India improved its global ranking from 13th to 10th at the 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai, winning 6 Silver Medals and 20 Medals for Excellence.
The largest-ever Indian contingent of 70 comp
Jay Shriram Senior Citizens Participate Swachhata Drive
Senior citizens at Jay Shriram Senior Citizen Home in Maharashtra actively participated in the Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 cleanliness campaign.
The campaign emphasizes citizen participation with the theme
PM Modi Highlights Nasha Mukt Yuva Abhiyan Participation
PM Modi highlighted millions of youth participating in the 100-week Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat anti-drug campaign during Mann Ki Baat.
The campaign involves MY Bharat, NSS volunteers, education
Indian Railways LNG Train Launch and ₹1,472 Crore Projects
Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated development projects worth ₹1,472 crore and flagged off India's first LNG-powered train from Sabarmati Railway Station.
Key initiatives include a ₹700 crore W
DAHD Launches Multilingual Livestock Insurance Portal
Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying launches digital Livestock Insurance Portal on September 28, 2026.
Portal offers insurance services in 11 regional languages plus Hindi and English for wider
India Invests ₹174 Crore in 210 Nanomedicine Projects
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh announced ₹174 crore government funding for 210 nanomedicine R&D projects at World Congress.
India established regulatory framework for nanopharmaceuticals through DB
Uttar Pradesh Targets ₹5 Lakh Crore Exports by 2030
Union Minister Piyush Goyal announced Uttar Pradesh's target to increase annual exports from ₹2 lakh crore to ₹5 lakh crore by 2030.
FTAs will provide UP entrepreneurs expanded global market access, s
PM Modi Mann Ki Baat Highlights Surgical Strike Census
PM Modi commemorates the 10th anniversary of the 2016 surgical strikes, highlighting India's zero-tolerance policy against terrorism.
The first phase of India's census is nearly complete, with data re
Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool Launches with ₹13,906 Crore Coverage
India launched the Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool (BMIP) in May 2026 with ₹13,906.50 crore (USD 1.5 billion) capacity to provide domestic marine insurance coverage.
The pool offers Hull & Machinery, C
Agriculture Ministry Hosts National Rabi Conference 2026
Ministry of Agriculture organizes two-day National Conference on Rabi Campaign 2026 starting September 28 in New Delhi.
Conference aims to strengthen Centre-State coordination and develop outcome-orie
BCML Receives ₹75 Crore BioE3 Grant for PLA R&D
Balrampur Chini Mills awarded ₹75 crore grant by BIRAC for PLA Co-Polymer R&D Facility under BioE3 initiative.
The 100 TPA pilot facility at Kumbhi, UP will develop advanced biopolymers and indigenous
Hariom Pipe Industries FY26 Revenue Up 23% to ₹1,667 Cr
Hariom Pipe Industries reported 23% revenue growth to ₹1,667 crore and 23% PAT increase to ₹76 crore in FY 2025-26 with EPS of ₹24.49.
The company expanded MS tubes capacity to 2,16,000 MTPA and incre
FACT Reports ₹396 Crore FY26 Loss Amid Expansion Plans
FACT reported a net loss of ₹396 crore in FY26 despite revenue growth to ₹5,723 crore, driven by high input costs and supply chain disruptions.
The company achieved record fertilizer production of 11.
ONGC Spuds First Mahanadi Basin Deepwater Well
ONGC commenced drilling exploratory well MN-DW18-1-H-D in Mahanadi Offshore Basin under Samudra Manthan Mission.
India's eastern/western offshore basins hold estimated 5,600 MMTOE hydrocarbon potentia
Government OFS for 6% Stake in NHPC
Government of India announces Offer for Sale of 60.27 crore NHPC shares representing 6% of paid-up equity.
Offer includes base size of 3% plus full oversubscription option of additional 3%, with 10% r
Supreme Court Mid-Day Meal Scheme Hearing Adjourned
• Supreme Court suo moto case regarding closure of Mid-Day Meal Scheme hearing adjourned to May 2026.
• Multiple intervention applications and exemption requests filed by various parties in the matter