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Ministry of Agriculture & 3

Farmers Welfare Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan Calls for Time-Bound Action on State Commitments at Southern Regional Agriculture Conference No Eating, Meeting and Sitting; We Must Deliver Results. Otherwise, It Would Amount to Cheating the People: Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan Centre, States, Scientists and Farmers Are One Agriculture Team; We Must Work Together to Transform Farming: Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan Farmer ID and AgriStack Work Must Be Completed Within Deadlines; No State Should Be Left Behind: Union Agriculture Minister Research Must Reach Farmers, From Lab to Land; India Must Become the World’s Food Basket: Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan Bharat Vistar to Reach Farmers in 13 Regional Languages; Rabi Conference in Delhi on September 28–29: Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan 2:37 PM Farmers Welfare Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan Addresses Southern States Regional Agriculture Conference in Hyderabad, Focuses on Farmers’ Incomes and Agricultural Growth Nation First, It Does Not Matter Which Government Is in Power in a State: Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan If Old Acts and Procedures Need Change, States Should Come Forward with Suggestions: Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan Prime Minister Modi Has Said: Government Must Be Visible in People’s Lives, Not Just in Files: Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan Machines Can Make Bread, But They Cannot Grow Wheat; The World Cannot Run Without Agriculture: Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan Every State Has Different Conditions, Making Regional Agriculture Conferences Essential: Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan Food Security, Farmers’ Livelihoods and Nutrition Security Are the Three Key Goals of Agriculture: Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan Southern India Has Huge Horticulture Potential; Focus on Maximising Benefits for Coconut and Cashew Farmers: Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan 12:59 PM Farmers Welfare Department of Agriculture to Launch Special Campaign 6.0 from Oct 2–31 Various activities undertaken by Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare (DA&FW) during Special Campaign 5 11:23 AM

Ministry of Coal 1

NCL Launches Preparatory Phase 'Special Campaign 6.0' Under Ministry of Coal Campaign Focuses on E-Waste Management, Cleanliness, Records Management and Optimum Utilisation of Unused Spaces 2:00 PM

Ministry of Communications 2

TRAI Strengthens Framework for Curbing Unsolicited Commercial Communications through Technology-Driven Enforcement and Enhanced Consumer Protection 9:52 AM Quarterly Pension Adalat Held at Nashik by CCA Maharashtra & Goa for Timely Grievance Redressal 9:50 AM

Ministry of Culture 1

17th Kathakali Festival Inaugurated at Kalakshetra Foundation in Chennai The Festival to be held from 18 to 20 September 2026 3:42 PM

Ministry of Defence 3

Combined Operational Review and Evaluation (CORE) Programme 2026 concludes at Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi 3:48 PM HAL hands over 2 LCA FOC Twin Seater Trainers & 3 HTT 40 Basic Trainers to IAF and 4 Dhruv NG helicopters to PHL in the presence of Raksha Mantri & Civil Aviation Minister The ceremony is a significant milestone in India’s progress towards indigenous aerospace capability, technological self-confidence & Aatmanirbharta: Shri Rajnath Singh “Indigenous aerospace capability vital for achieving self-reliance & global competitiveness” RM calls for enhanced public-private synergy to build next-gen indigenous aerospace capabilities “Young scientists, engineers must develop transformative technologies to secure India’s leadership in global aerospace” 2:04 PM India advancing towards Viksit Bharat@2047 with resilience, strength, innovation, inclusive development & compassion: Raksha Mantri 9:59 AM

Ministry of Earth Sciences 1

Swachh Sagar Surakshit Sagar Has Evolved into a Whole-of-Government, Whole-of-Society Movement for Clean Coasts and Safe Seas: Dr. Jitendra Singh Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh Leads Coastal Clean-Up Drive at Juhu Beach on Eve of International Coastal Cleanup Day, highlights India's unexplored ocean wealth and refers to Deep Ocean Mission launched by PM Sh Narendra Modi as the torchbearer of India's Blue Economy India’s Coastal Clean-Up Campaign Unites Government, Citizens and Public Figures for Cleaner Seas: Dr. Jitendra Singh From 75-Day Campaign to Nationwide Movement: Swachh Sagar Surakshit Sagar Expands Public Participation in Ocean Conservation: Dr. Jitendra Singh Campaign Mobilises Coastal States and Union Territories, Central Agencies, Students, Volunteers, NGOs, Celebrities and Sporting Personalities Across the Country 11:09 AM

Ministry of Electronics & IT 2

India’s Semiconductor Ecosystem Attracting Strong Global Participation and Investment Interest: Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw SEMICON India 2026 Day 2 Records 25 Key Announcements and Collaborations Across Semiconductor Value Chain Announcements span semiconductor manufacturing, materials, logistics, chip design, advanced packaging, power electronics and workforce development Minister Highlights Sustainability - Water Recycling in Fabs, Closed‑Loop Cooling in Data Centres 2:49 PM Precision Manufacturing Ecosystem Emerging as Key Enabler for India’s Semiconductor Industry India Targeting 200 Chip Design Companies as 400 Engineering Colleges and 105 Start-ups Gain Access to Industry-Grade EDA Tools Five semiconductor manufacturing plants have commenced commercial production Around 70,000 design engineers trained in four years; focus now to expand to system design and precision manufacturing 1:56 PM

Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change 1

Union Environment Minister reviews Uttar Pradesh's Air Pollution Action Plan for Delhi-NCR, with Chief Minister (UP) Shri Bhupender Yadav stresses Strict Enforcement, Accelerated Implementation and Whole-of-Society approach to curb Air Pollution in a time-bound manner 11:04 AM

Ministry of Finance 1

CBIC and its field formations gear up for Special Campaign 6 from 2nd October to 31st October, 2026 Campaign to focus on cleanliness, disposal of pending matters and effective collection, segregation and disposal of e-waste 4:14 PM

Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying 2

Department of Fisheries Reaffirms Commitment to Swachhata and Good Governance under Special Campaign 6.0 4:00 PM WOAH PVS–PPP Targeted Support Workshop on “FMD-Free Zone Development in India” concludes with focus on strengthening State Action Plans and Public–Private Partnerships 10:26 AM

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare 1

Shri JP Nadda Reviews Health Sector Progress in Madhya Pradesh; Commends State’s Healthcare Expansion and PPP Model Madhya Pradesh Strengthens Medical Education Infrastructure; MBBS Seats Increased to 6,120 State Adopts Innovative PPP Approach to Expand Medical Colleges and Strengthen Healthcare Capacity Centre and State Reaffirm Commitment to Strengthening Healthcare Infrastructure and Ensuring Quality, Affordable Healthcare 2:40 PM

Ministry of Law and Justice 1

Department of Justice, Ministry of Law & Justice administers Oath on Swachhata as part of Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign 2026, initiative to feature series of activities 10:13 AM

Ministry of Power 1

BIMSTEC Energy Centre Organises Five-Day Capacity Building Programme on New & Emerging Technologies in Power Sector Programme brings together participants from seven BIMSTEC Member States for technical capacity building and knowledge sharing 9:53 AM

Ministry of Road Transport & Highways 1

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari to Inaugurate Nagpur’s New Indora Chowk–Dighori Chowk Flyover 8.90-km-long corridor on NH-353D to enhance traffic flow, connectivity and road safety 12:30 PM

Ministry of Science & Technology 1

DST readies for Special Campaign 6.0 beginning 2nd October 2026, building on the achievements of the extended implementation of Special Campaign 5.0 12:19 PM

Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment 3

AVYAY Strengthens Welfare, Care and Dignified Living for Senior Citizens Across India Institutional Care and State-Specific Support for Senior Citizens Rs 1089.58 Crores Expended under IPSrC, SAPSrC Programmes More than 10.76 Lakh Senior Citizens Supported under IPSrC from FY 2014-15 to FY 2025-26 1:53 PM From Financial Constraints to Academic Empowerment: Shri Mantu Dhar's Research Journey 11:39 AM From Emotional Distress to Renewed Purpose: Lena's Journey of Recovery 11:29 AM

Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation 1

Labour Market Snapshot of Selected Districts District-level key labour market indicators released by NSO for the first time Around 57.8% of districts recorded female LFPR of 40% or above WPR of the top 50% populous districts ranges between 37.3-76.7% 10:30 AM

Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports 2

Rashtriya Sankalp Samaroh Marks the Beginning of 100 Weeks Nasha Mukt Yuva Abhiyan with Widespread Youth Participation Across the Country 1:58 PM Union MoS Raksha Khadse Chairs Meeting with Vice-Chancellors of 93 Universities, Urges Greater Participation in VBYLD 2027 Calls upon universities to actively engage students in Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2027, Nasha Mukt Abhiyaan and Yuva Connect Programme 12:09 PM

National Human Rights Commission 1

NHRC, India’s fifth ITEC Executive capacity-building programme on human rights for NHRIs of the Global South concludes in New Delhi The Commission organised the programme in partnership with the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India In his valedictory address, NHRC, India Chairperson, Justice V. Ramasubramanian calls for stronger cooperation among Global South NHRIs Says, sharing experiences, addressing challenges and learning from mistakes contribute to institutional learning and improvement Several eminent speakers addressed the 38 senior functionaries from 14 NHRIs of the Global South on various aspects of governance and human rights 2:37 PM

PIB Backgrounder 1

Swachhata Hi Seva Making Cleanliness a Collective Responsibility 1:58 PM

Prime Minister's Office 3

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi receives a telephone call from the President of the UAE UAE President conveys birthday greetings to Prime Minister Leaders discuss measures to further deepen the India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership UAE President congratulates Prime Minister on India’s successful BRICS Presidency Leaders reaffirm commitment to promoting peace, security and stability in West Asia 11:02 AM Under 20th Rozgar Mela, PM to distribute more than 51,000 appointment letters to the newly appointed youth in Government on 19 September 9:39 AM PM to inaugurate International Conference on “The Future of Environment and Climate Dynamics” on 19 September Conference to facilitate dialogue on critical environmental and climate challenges and explore ways to strengthen environmental governance Conference to witness participation of eminent Judges and judicial representatives from 17 countries and distinguished participants from India 9:38 AM

Vice President's Secretariat 2

Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan inaugurates 38th Pune Festival “Nation Must Never Forget Its History and Sacrifices of Its Heroes”: Vice-President Vice-President Recalls Legacy of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Lokmanya Tilak, Mahatma Phule, Savitribai Phule and Dr. B. R. Ambedkar “Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s Contribution to Preserving Hindu Dharma and Civilisational Heritage Must Be Remembered”: Vice-President Vice-President Presents Founder Suresh Kalmadi Pune Festival Lifetime Achievement Award to Shri Mohan Joshi “Development Must Go Hand in Hand with Preservation of Heritage”: Vice-President Reaffirms PM’s “Vikas Bhi, Virasat Bhi” Vision 2:32 PM Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan Addresses Platinum Jubilee Celebrations of Gordhandas Seksaria College of Yoga and Cultural Synthesis “Good Legacies Never Die; They Continue to Inspire Generations”: Vice-President Praises Kaivalyadhama’s Enduring Legacy “Yoga Is Not for One Generation; It Is for Every Generation to Come”: Vice-President “Yoga Helps Bridge the Gap Between Mind and Body”: Vice-President “In an Age of Information Overload, Yoga Helps Us Pause, Concentrate and Reconnect”: Vice-President 11:12 AM