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Government initiatives across multiple sectors underscore a focus on modernization, cleanliness, and sustainable practices. The PM-SETU scheme is channeling ₹60,000 crore to upgrade industrial training institutes, introducing new-age courses in areas like AI and semiconductors to align vocational training with emerging technologies. Simultaneously, various ministries and departments are participating in Special Campaign 6.0, targeting waste disposal, pendency reduction, and improved governance efficiency, with over ₹5,100 crore generated from scrap disposal efforts. Complementing these initiatives, NITI Aayog is promoting SDG budgeting across states, while the government continues to encourage Swadeshi principles, highlighting a broad commitment to economic development and environmental responsibility.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Nila Infrastructures AMC Work Order Amendment
Nila Infrastructures received an amendment from Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation for a slum rehabilitation project in Ahmedabad.
The amendment reduces free sale land from 4209.61 sq m (₹48.51 Cr) to 22
IREDA Extends Dr. Bijay Kumar Mohanty's CMD Additional Charge
IREDA discloses a 3-month extension of Dr. Bijay Kumar Mohanty's additional charge as Chairman & Managing Director.
The extension is effective from October 1, 2026, or until a regular CMD is appointed
Vedanta Aluminium Bauxite Policy Writ Petition Dismissed
Vedanta Aluminium Metal Ltd intimated dismissal of its writ petition by Orissa High Court.
The petition challenged the provisions of the bauxite linkage policy of the state.
The company is reviewing t
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 ₹
BCCL Faces ₹38,168 Cr Jharkhand Govt Recovery Notice
Bharat Coking Coal Ltd received a certificate proceeding for ₹38,168 crore alleged outstanding amount from Jharkhand government.
The case was initiated by Certificate Officer/Additional Collector, Dha
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
Piramal Pharma Clarifies Ontario $1.7M Facility Funding
Piramal Pharma clarifies a news item regarding a $1.7M investment from the Ontario government for its Aurora facility upgrades.
The funding is for infrastructure, operational efficiency, and sustainab
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
ICICI Bank Receives ₹229 Crore GST Demand Notice
ICICI Bank received a GST demand notice for ₹229.14 crore from Mumbai tax authorities on October 1, 2026.
The demand relates to services provided to customers maintaining minimum account balances, wit
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
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
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
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
MTNL Sells Powai Property for ₹891.53 Crore
MTNL Board approves sale of Powai property to Income Tax Department via G2G transfer for ₹891.53 crore.
The transaction involves 20,895.60 sqm land at Technology Street, Powai, Mumbai through direct g
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
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
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
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,
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 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 ₹1.86L 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Ministry of Steel Establishes Steel Industry Safety Council
Ministry of Steel creates Steel Industry Safety Council to strengthen safety standards and accident prevention across industry.
Council chaired by Steel Secretary includes steel CEOs and representativ
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
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
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
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
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'
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
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-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
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
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
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
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
Election Commission Extends Electoral Roll Revision Deadlines
Election Commission extends claims filing deadlines to October 30 for Delhi and October 12 for Maharashtra during Special Summary Revision.
BLOs to conduct home visits for document collection instead
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
Silver Touch Q1 PAT Surges 148% to ₹10.01 Cr
Silver Touch reported Q1 FY27 consolidated revenue of ₹78.02 Cr, up 23.45% YoY, driven by government and enterprise digital projects.
PAT surged 148% YoY to ₹10.01 Cr with margin expanding 656 bps to
HUDCO 20.73% Share Transfer to MoHUA
HUDCO confirms completion of 20.73% share transfer from Ministry of Rural Development to Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.
Transfer consolidates entire 75% promoter shareholding under administrat
NFL FY26 Net Profit Surges 124% to ₹170 Crore
National Fertilizers reported 124% YoY growth in net profit to ₹170 crore for FY26, driven by increased traded goods profit and subsidy receipts.
The company recognized ₹1,480 crore in subsidy income
Udayshivakumar Infra Reports FY26 Profit Turnaround to ₹1.66 Crore
Udayshivakumar Infra reported FY26 net profit of ₹1.66 crore, a significant improvement from FY25 net loss of ₹7.21 crore, despite revenue declining to ₹211.33 crore.
The company disclosed ₹2,015.55 c
Silver Touch Q1 FY27 PAT Surges 148% to ₹10.01 Cr
Silver Touch Technologies reported Q1 FY27 consolidated revenue of ₹78.02 Cr, up 23.45% YoY, with PAT surging 148% to ₹10.01 Cr.
EBITDA margin expanded 782 bps to 22.21% driven by software-led operati
Om Infra Q1FY27 PAT Surges 1094% YoY
Om Infra reported Q1FY27 PAT of ₹12 crore, a 1094% YoY increase, with revenue up 21% to ₹124 crore.
The company was declared L1 for two major EPC water projects totaling ₹1,051 crore in Rajasthan and
Asian Fertilizers FY26 Net Profit Rises 61% to ₹39.18 Lakh
Asian Fertilizers reported a 61.23% increase in net profit to ₹39.18 lakhs for FY26, with revenue growing 4.40% to ₹6,823.78 lakhs.
The Board recommended no dividend for FY26 to conserve resources and
Manomay Tex India Reports 2% FY26 Profit Growth to ₹19.64 Crore
Manomay Tex India reported FY26 revenue of ₹710.70 crore and net profit of ₹19.64 crore, showing 2% YoY growth in profitability with basic EPS of ₹10.88.
The company maintains total borrowings of ₹34,
Sobhagya Mercantile FY26 PAT Up 41.9% to ₹22.04 Crore
Sobhagya Mercantile reported a 41.9% YoY increase in Profit After Tax to ₹2,203.87 lakhs for FY 2025-26, with revenue growing 47.8% to ₹23,250.41 lakhs.
The company received Environmental Clearance fo
Chambal Breweries FY26 Net Loss ₹19.44 Lakh
• Submitted 41st Annual Report for FY 2025-26 to BSE pursuant to SEBI LODR Regulation 34(1).
• Reported zero operational revenue with net loss of ₹19.44 lakh, widening from ₹8.32 lakh previous year.
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CSM Technologies FY26 Net Profit Surges 70% to ₹240 Crore
CSM Technologies reported FY26 consolidated net profit of ₹240.07 crore, up 70.2% YoY, with revenue growth of 13.4% to ₹2,259.56 crore.
The company completed a ₹145.78 crore IPO in July 2026, listing
MTNL Reports ₹3,102 Crore FY26 Loss, Negative Net Worth
MTNL reported a standalone net loss of ₹3,102 crore for FY26 with fully eroded net worth of ₹29,975 crore, raising significant going concern concerns.
Auditors issued adverse opinion citing 20 materia
Nitiraj Engineers 27th AGM Notice & Annual Report 2025-26
Nitiraj Engineers Limited convened its 27th Annual General Meeting on 28th September 2026 through video conference to adopt financial statements and consider director reappointment.
The company report
LIC Promoter Sells 2.5% Stake via OFS for ₹31,552 Cr
President of India, as LIC's promoter, sold 316.25 crore shares (2.5% stake) via OFS on Aug 4-5, 2026, generating approx. ₹31,552.34 crore gross consideration.
The OFS included an oversubscription opt
LIC OFS: Government Exercises 6.5% Stake Sale Option
Government of India exercises oversubscription option to sell 6.5% stake in LIC via OFS.
Offer comprises 82.22 crore shares with 10% reserved for retail investors on August 5.
Retail investors and emp
LIC OFS: Government Selling 2.5-6.5% Stake
Government of India announces Offer for Sale of up to 6.5% stake in Life Insurance Corporation of India to achieve minimum public shareholding.
Base offer size is 31.62 crore shares (2.5%) with an ove
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
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