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AYUSH 1

Union Minister Shri Prataprao Jadhav Seeks Surya Kiran Air Show at Lonar to Promote Maharashtra’s Tourism Potential Ayush Minister Requests Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to consider air shows at Lonar, Ajanta and Ellora during November 23–25 6:33 AM

Lok Sabha Secretariat 1

LOK SABHA SPEAKER PAYS TRIBUTES TO FORMER SPEAKER, LOK SABHA, SHRI G.M.C. BALAYOGI 9:33 AM

Ministry of Agriculture & 3

Farmers Welfare Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan calls for making cleanliness a part of everyday public behaviour, not limiting it to campaigns Union Agriculture Minister directs officials to ensure public participation, behavioural change and measurable outcomes in cleanliness activities 1:18 PM Farmers Welfare ICAR and FCI signs MoU for Safe and Sustainable Foodgrain Storage 12:17 PM Farmers Welfare Department of Agricultural Research and Education - Indian Council of Agricultural Research’s  Swachhata Hi Seva 2026: From Participation to a Viksit Bharat 9:39 AM

Ministry of Coal 1

Ministry of Coal undertakes cleanliness, e-waste management and blood donation initiatives under Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 and Special Campaign 6 11:23 AM

Ministry of Commerce & Industry 2

CRIT and IIFT Organise Three-Day Orientation Course on Trade Negotiations Course Focused on Emerging Global Trade Issues, WTO Framework, Dispute Settlement and Specialised Areas of Trade Negotiations 3:28 PM Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal Participates in Opening Day of G20 Trade Ministers’ Meeting in Milwauke, U.S Shri Piyush Goyal Highlights India’s Food Security Measures and Reaffirms Commitment to Rules-Based Multilateral Trading System G20 Trade Ministers Reach Consensus on Statement on Weaponization of Food through Coercive Trade Actions Shri Piyush Goyal Holds Bilateral Meetings with Trade Ministers and Representatives of Key G20 Partners on Sidelines of G20 Trade Ministers’ Meeting 2:29 PM

Ministry of Communications 4

Agreement Signed between DBN (Digital Bharat Nidhi) - Department of Telecommunications; Government of Maharashtra; MDIL; BSNL & MahaIT for Implementation of Amended BharatNet Program in Maharashtra ₹10,520 Crore Financial Support Approved for Rollout of Amended BharatNet Program in Maharashtra Amended BharatNet Program in Maharashtra to Cover 28,237 Gram Panchayats and Provide On-Demand Connectivity to 15,799 Villages Partnership to Strengthen and Upgrade Rural Telecom Infrastructure across Maharashtra 2:14 PM Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 Campaign in full swing at Department of Telecommunications 12:00 PM TCIL pays Dividend of ₹ 43.86 Crore for the Year 2025-26 to the Government of India 11:34 AM Mumbai LSA organises Juhu Beach Clean-up Drive and concludes Hindi Pakhwada Officers and employees participate in Shramdaan; sanitation workers felicitated with safety and utility kits 9:38 AM

Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution 1

Department of Food and Public Distribution Undertakes Nationwide Shramdaan under ‘Ek Din, Ek Ghanta, Ek Saath’ Initiative Cleanliness drives organised across the country as part of Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 12:23 PM

Ministry of Cooperation 1

DGR- Resettlement Training Programme on “Innovations and Agribusiness Management” Inaugurated at VAMNICOM, Pune 8:15 AM

Ministry of Culture 2

PM Mementos e-Auction brings Punjab’s Heritage, Bhangra and Diljit Dosanjh into Focus PM Mementos e-Auction offers an opportunity to bid on mementos reflecting Punjab’s faith, heritage and contemporary culture 11:46 AM Ministry of Culture Gears Up for Special Campaign 6.0 launched by DARPG, with Focus on Cleanliness, E-Waste Disposal and Records Management 595 Sites Identified for Cleanliness Drive; Over 31,515 Physical Files and 323 E-Files Identified for Review; 26 PMO references, 80 MP References, 46 Parliamentary Assurances and 92 Public Grievances Marked for Disposal and Redressal 7:03 AM

Ministry of Defence 5

HEADQUARTERS INTEGRATED DEFENCE STAFF CELEBRATES 25 YEARS OF JOINTNESS AND INTEGRATION 12:28 PM Ministry of Defence Organises Voluntary Blood Donation Camp on National Voluntary Blood Donation Day 11:36 AM INDIAN NAVAL SHIP TARKASH ARRIVES AT MOMBASA, KENYA FOR GOODWILL PORT CALL 10:58 AM Raksha Mantri Launches Key Digital and Financial Management Initiatives at Defence Accounts Department’s 279th Annual Day Celebration in New Delhi “Maximum digitization, maximum automation, maximum transparency - this should be our goal.” said RM “We must move from ‘annual review’ to ‘any time review’ of the budget, with real-time data enabling timely and informed decision-making.” “Our approach must be firm, fair, sensitive and responsible, especially when dealing with the legitimate dues and service rights of those who have devoted their lives to defending the nation.” 9:37 AM INS TRISHUL PARTICIPATES IN 24TH EDITION OF INDIA–FRANCE BILATERAL MARITIME EXERCISE VARUNA 8:39 AM

Ministry of Education 2

NMMSS Scholarship Application Deadline Extended to October 31, 2026 Eligible students will receive scholarship of ₹12,000 per annum 11:06 AM Students play a pivotal role in building a clean, green and healthy Viksit Bharat 2047: Shri Pralhad Joshi Union Education Minister urges students to contribute at least 30 minutes to cleanliness-oriented activities Shri Pralhad Joshi leads ‘Ek Din, Ek Ghanta, Ek Saath’ Shramdaan and Cleanliness Drive at Gargi College 9:33 AM

Ministry of Electronics & IT 1

BHASHINI Showcases Multilingual AI Solutions at GatiSheel Jammu & Kashmir 2.0 Three-Day Exhibition in Jammu Highlights Practical Applications of Language AI in Governance and Citizen Services 12:55 PM

Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change 2

Goa Steps Up Implementation of Solid Waste Management Rules 2026 with Four-Way Segregation and Stronger Compliance 412 Bulk Waste Generators identified and registered; fortnightly inspections, 14 RRR Centres and citizen grievance redressal strengthened 2:19 PM Shri Narendra Bhooshan assumes charge as Secretary of Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change 5:51 AM

Ministry of Finance 5

District Opium Office, Mandsaur Second Division, Mandsaur, conducts awareness programme under Mission Yuva Raksha 4:13 PM Brahma Kumaris and DOO office organise drug abuse and addiction awareness campaign under Operation Jagriti in Barabanki 4:12 PM Central Bureau of Narcotics, DNC office, conducts drug abuse and addiction awareness campaign under Operation Jagriti in Lucknow 4:11 PM DGTS and CGST Goa Highlight Digital-First, Taxpayer-Centric Reforms Through "Bharat Sarkar Aapke Dwaar" Initiative – Shri Sumit Kumar 11:09 AM 5th Kautilya Economic Conclave to be held in New Delhi from 3 to 5 October 2026 under the theme “Resilience in an Age of Flux” Vice President of India Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan to deliver inaugural address Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman to address special plenary on ‘India’s Economic Priorities’ at KEC 2026 Union Minister for External Affairs Dr. S. Jaishankar to deliver special concluding address on ‘India and the World: Adaptive by Design’ Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia to deliver keynote address on ‘From Connectivity to AI: The New Architecture of the Digital Economy’ Union Cabinet Minister for Culture and Tourism Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat will deliver the keynote address on Culture as Capital: From Heritage to Horizons Over 200 Indian and international participants from around 30 countries to discuss resilience, global fragmentation, technology, trade, finance and India’s economic priorities 9:01 AM

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare 5

Department of Health Research to participate in Special Campaign 6 from 2nd to 31st October 2026 to promote Swachhata and reduce pendency Campaign to be implemented across DHR, ICMR Headquarters and its 27 Institutes across the country 12:54 PM Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare Organises National Workshop to Strengthen Implementation of PC&PNDT Act PC&PNDT Act Enforcement Must Go Hand-in-Hand with Sustained IEC to Promote the Equal Value of Girl Child: Smt. Aradhana Patnaik, Additional Secretary & Mission Director (NHM) National Sex Ratio at Birth Rises from 898 to 918 Females per 1,000 Males: AS & MD, NHM Workshop brings together representatives from all States and UTs to strengthen regulatory compliance, digital governance and enforcement against sex selection 11:52 AM FSSAI and BMC conduct 57th Food Safety Training Session for Street Food Vendors in Mumbai Training focuses on personal hygiene, safe food handling, contamination prevention and hygienic food storage 10:50 AM National Voluntary Blood Donation Day 2026 Observed with Renewed Call for Regular Voluntary Blood Donation Dr. M. Srinivas Calls for Concerted Efforts to Strengthen Voluntary Blood Donation and Promote Optimal Use of Blood Components State Blood Transfusion Councils, NGOs and Organisations Felicitated for Contribution towards Promotion of Voluntary Blood Donation 8:45 AM Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Organises Shramdaan under ‘Swachhata Hi Seva 2026’ Dr. Rajiv Bahl, Secretary Department of Health Research Leads Cleanliness Drive; Senior Officials and Staff Participate with Enthusiasm Ministry Emphasises Jan Bhagidari, Collective Responsibility and the Linkage between Cleanliness and Public Health 4:38 AM

Ministry of Information & Broadcasting 2

Press Information Bureau (PIB) Organises Swachhta Hi Seva 2026 Activities at National Media Centre Bureau Observes Swachhta Hi Seva 2026 with Tree Plantation, Collective Cleanliness Drive and Felicitation of Safai Mitras 11:09 AM Union Minister of State Dr. L. Murugan Participates in ‘Swachhata Hi Seva’ Activities at IIMC Minister administers Swachhata pledge and participates in plantation drive and Shramdaan Calls upon students and officials to contribute to cleanliness initiatives in institutions and public spaces IIMC Activities under Swachhata Hi Seva Highlight Spirit of Collective Responsibility 10:39 AM

Ministry of Jal Shakti 3

Union Jal Shakti Minister Shri C. R. Paatil Hosts Water Warriors from Across India at His Residence Grassroots champions share inspiring stories of river rejuvenation, water conservation and community mobilization Shri Paatil calls for focused action, measurable outcomes and wider Jan Bhagidari Secretary, DoWR, RD & GR Smt. Archana Varma lauds their role in mobilising communities for collective action on water 1:12 PM Union Jal Shakti Minister Shri C R Patil leads Shramdaan under Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 at Kalindi Kunj in New Delhi 11:09 AM DDWS Organizes Second Follow-up Meeting to accelerate drinking water coverage in tribal areas under PM-JANMAN and DA-JGUA States and UTs urged to harmonize data, identify left-out habitations and submit validated proposals in a time-bound manner 5:57 AM

Ministry of Labour & Employment 1

Special Campaign 6 : Strengthening Efficiency, Cleanliness and Citizen-Centric Service Delivery 1:52 PM

Ministry of Law and Justice 2

Union Minister of State (I/C) for Law and Justice Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal Leads Cleanliness Initiative; Officers and Officials Participate in Collective Effort for Cleaner and Sustainable Environment. 2:37 PM Arjun Ram Meghwal Marks Golden Jubilee of Official Languages Wing, Releases Commemorative Book on Its 50-Year Journey. 11:57 AM

Ministry of Mines 3

Secretary, Ministry of Mines Virtually Launched Auction of Two Offshore Mineral Blocks; Urges Active Industry Participation 11:12 AM Union Minister Shri G. Kishan Reddy Inaugurates E-Waste Collection Stall under Special Campaign 6 to Promote Critical Mineral Recovery 11:07 AM Union Minister Shri G. Kishan Reddy leads Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 Cleanliness Drive; calls for collective action towards a cleaner India 6:25 AM

Ministry of Panchayati Raj 1

Ministry of Panchayati Raj Undertakes Cleanliness Drive ahead of Special Campaign 6.0 Implementation Phase Beginning 2nd October 10:59 AM

Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs 1

Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs concludes Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign 2026 with active participation and collective commitment towards cleanliness 12:53 PM

Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions 1

Sādhana Śhrinkhla: First Regional Workshop on Mission Karmayogi Concludes at Vijayawada Workshop Anchors the Shift from Training to Capacity Building through UNNATI and Capacity Building Commission’s Training Institutions’ Transformation Framework All Seven Participating States/Union Territories Present Best Practices and Action Plans to Transform Training Institutions into Capacity Building Institutions Hon’ble Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh lauded CBC’s transformative initiatives to improve Civil Services Training Institution ecosystem across India 2:37 PM

Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas 2

Union Minister Shri Hardeep Singh Puri commends energy sector resilience, insulation of domestic consumers from global price shocks, and massive upstream push under ‘Samudra Manthan’ and ‘GOBARdhan’ PNGRB Celebrates 20th Foundation Day; Launches National PNG Drive 3.0 and ‘MyPNG Portal’ to Accelerate India’s Transition to a Gas-Based Economy National PNG Drive 3.0 and unified consumer digital portal ‘MyPNG Portal’ officially launched to enhance access and service delivery PNGRB Excellence Awards 2026 presented to top-performing CGD and pipeline operators 2:59 PM Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Shri Hardeep Singh Puri launches GOBARdhan Scheme to accelerate development of India’s Compressed Biogas sector Integrated Central Sector Scheme brings assured offtake, stable pricing, capital assistance, pipeline connectivity, credit support and ecosystem development under a unified framework GOBARdhan Handbook unveiled and Unified GOBARdhan Portal launched to support streamlined implementation of the Scheme 2:57 PM

Ministry of Road Transport & Highways 3

Ministry of Road Transport and Highways organized Shramdaan ‘Ek Din, Ek Ghanta, Ek Saath’ under Swachhata Hi Sewa Campaign Secretary MoRTH Shri V. Umashankar felicitated sanitation workers for their contribution to cleanliness 11:31 AM Government of India Revises Guidelines for Issuance of Exempted FASTags for Divyangjan and PwD Vehicles Revised provision aims at making National Highway tolling ecosystem more accessible, transparent and user-friendly for eligible Divyangjan/PwD beneficiaries 11:27 AM NHAI Rolls out Tamil Nadu’s First Barrierless Multi-Lane Free Flow Tolling System 10:42 AM

Ministry of Rural Development 3

Department of Land Resources Organises “Ek Din, Ek Ghanta, Ek Saath” Cleanliness Drive 2:15 PM Department of Land Resources Honours Cleaning Staff under Swachhata Hi Seva Initiative 8:42 AM Special Campaign 6 (2nd October to 31st October, 2026) in the Department of Land Resources 8:41 AM

Ministry of Science & Technology 2

Cooperation between the Nalanda University and the CSIR-Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (CSIR-TKDL) Unit for research and capacity-building in the areas of Traditional Knowledge (TK), Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), People’s Rights and Cultural Heritage 3:56 PM Clarification regarding closure of Call for Proposal under Research Development & Innovation (RDI) Scheme by Technology Development Board (TDB) 7:35 AM

Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment 5

Dr. Virendra Kumar, Shri B L Verma To Distribute Assistive Devices Among Senior Citizens On Swachh Bharat Diwas Tomorrow Dr Virendra Kumar To Lead ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ Tree Plantation Drive Under Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 Campaign 2:46 PM National-Level SafaiMitra Suraksha Evam Samman Shivir Reaches Over 3.69 Lakh Beneficiaries Across 3,870 ULBs Shivir Facilitates Over 3.02 Lakh Health Check-ups, 2.24 Lakh NAMASTE Card Downloads and Distribution of 1.28 Lakh PPE Kits to SafaiMitras 2:15 PM Hon’ble MoS Shri B. L. Verma Leads Shramdaan Activity under “Ek Din, Ek Ghanta, Ek Saath” Theme in Delhi Shramdaan Activity Reaffirms Commitment to Jan Bhagidari and the Vision of Swachh Bharat and Viksit Bharat 1:58 PM Social Justice Ministry’s SETU NSP App Simplifies Scholarship Access for Students Mobile Application Brings Registration, Biometric Authentication, Application Submission and Tracking Services onto a Single Platform 12:19 PM Government Strengthens Implementation of PCR and SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Acts through Special Courts, Victim Support, Awareness and Grievance Redressal Mechanisms Central assistance of ₹1,423.30 crore released to States and Union Territories over three financial years for implementation of the PCR and PoA Acts 7:59 AM

Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation 1

Forward-Looking Survey on Private Corporate Sector CAPEX Investment Intentions (Survey period: October–December 2026) 10:30 AM

Ministry of Textiles 3

High-Level Jordanian Delegation Meets Secretary (Textiles) in New Delhi India and Jordan Discuss Strengthening Cooperation in Textiles and Apparel Sector 1:16 PM Ministry of Textiles Gears Up for Special Campaign 6 from 2nd to 31st October 11:05 AM Ministry of Textiles undertakes Swachhata initiatives to promote Cleanliness, Sustainability and Waste-is-Wealth practices 7:53 AM

Ministry of Tourism 1

Ministry of Tourism organises cleanliness drive under Swachhta Hi Seva Campaign Around 500 participants join ‘Ek Din, Ek Ghanta, Ek Saath’ Shramdaan initiative at Hauz Khas Fort 1:49 PM

Ministry of Tribal Affairs 1

Union Tribal Affairs Minister Shri Jual Oram to Undertake Four-Day Visit to Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand 5:47 AM

Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports 2

MY Bharat-NSS Organises Nationwide “Health Walk/Run” Under Nasha Mukt Yuva Abhiyan Over 1.11 lakh youth participate in Health Walk/Run, Heritage Walk and Nasha Mukt Yuva Sankalp across 198 institutions 2:48 PM Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya Launches Physical Education Professionals’ Module, Highlights Critical Role in Scientific Talent Identification at Grassroots Union Sports Minister calls for creation of a comprehensive repository of Physical Education Teachers 10:16 AM

National Human Rights Commission 2

NHRC, India takes suomotu cognizance of report on 12-member Uttar Pradesh family allegedly kept as bonded labourers for nearly a year at a construction facility in Medchal-Malkajgiri district, Telangana Reportedly, the rescued bonded labourers lived in hazardous and unsanitary conditions, denied proper wages and subjected to abuse and movement restrictions The Commission issues notices to the Telangana Chief Secretary, Director General of Police, Medchal-Malkajgiri District Magistrate and Cyberabad Commissioner of Police Status of 12 rescued victims, investigation, release certificates, financial assistance and long-term rehabilitation plan sought The Commission directs Medchal-Malkajgiri District Magistrate to take time-bound, victim-centric action 2:02 PM NHRC, India takes suomotu cognizance of the reported incidents of severe chemical burn injuries to workers engaged in 'Bleaching Units' without being provided any protective gear in Panipat district of Haryana Reportedly, the units are functioning without a valid NOC from the Pollution Control Board The Commission issues a notice to the Panipat District Magistrate, calling for a detailed report on the matter within two weeks 2:01 PM

NITI Aayog 1

Shri Rajiv Gauba calls for stronger regulation, market-oriented reforms and institutional capacity to advance India’s energy security and support the vision of Viksit Bharat@2047 1:44 PM

PIB Backgrounder 4

PM E-DRIVE Scheme A Step Towards a Sustainable Future 1:47 PM From First Drop to Clean Streets Cities Prepare for a Cleaner, Healthier Monsoon 10:48 AM Finding New Purpose in What We Discard Rethinking Waste from Kitchen Scraps to City Spaces 8:10 AM From AI to EVs: How Technology Is Transforming Urban Swachhata 7:31 AM

President's Secretariat 1

PRESIDENT OF INDIA’S GREETINGS ON THE EVE OF GANDHI JAYANTI 1:31 PM

Prime Minister's Office 13

Governor of Odisha meets Prime Minister 1:56 PM Prime Minister congratulates Indian 4×400m Relay team on winning Bronze at Asian Games 1:54 PM Prime Minister congratulates Ganesh Mani Ratnam Thirumuru on winning Bronze in Men’s Compound Individual at Asian Games 11:15 AM Prime Minister congratulates Prince Noble and Manu Francis on winning Silver in Men’s Skiff at Asian Games 2026 11:11 AM Prime Minister congratulates Indian Women’s Squash Team on winning Bronze at Asian Games 2026 11:07 AM Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh meets Prime Minister 11:04 AM Prime Minister shares an article on India’s growth as a global tourism destination 10:50 AM Prime Minister lauds Captain Smit Machchhar’s courage while addressing UPSC centenary celebrations 10:49 AM Text of PM’s address at the Centenary Celebrations of UPSC 8:21 AM Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi participates in Centenary Celebrations of UPSC 100 years of UPSC is a proud milestone; For a century, it has played an important role in administration and serving people: PM Today marks not only the 100-year celebration of UPSC but also the celebration of a rich legacy;This is a celebration of the aspiration, that lakhs of youth live with every year; It is a celebration of the trust, that every Indian holds for this institution: PM We must always keep two touchstones in mind; One - Nation First; the other - Citizen First: PM We must bring youth into Public Services who are driven by Public Service, not Public Office; Therefore, the recruitment exam must go beyond testing what a candidate knows, and also look into, why that youth aspires to join the Civil Services: PM Our mantra is 'Nagrik Devo Bhava'; In other words, the citizens of our country are nothing short of divine for us; For us, the service of the citizen is paramount: PM Today's 21st-century India is marching ahead, driven by a new work culture; The foundational principle behind this is, Pro-People, Pro-Active, Good Governance: PM 8:16 AM Prime Minister extends birthday greetings to former President Shri Ram Nath Kovind 3:23 AM Prime Minister shares Sanskrit Subhashitam highlighting the importance of determination and perseverance 3:23 AM Prime Minister lauds Captain Smit Machchhar for immense courage and valour in saving lives 2:26 AM