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Latest21 October 2026, 3 days ago

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India hosts Agrivoltaics World Conference 2026 and announces new solar programme

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy and the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare announced on 21 October 2026 the inauguration of the three-day AgriVoltaics World Conference 2026. The government will launch an ambitious agrivoltaic programme under the next phase of the PM-KUSUM scheme to help farmers generate solar power on the same land used for crops.

Read the explainer Press release 2326059Official release from pib.gov.in ↗

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Issued by: Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
Published on: Press Information Bureau, pib.gov.in (Press releases)
File hosted on: www.pib.gov.in, the government's file server for pib.gov.in
Dated: 21 October 2026
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Government services 19 Oct

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India targets 105.56 GW pumped storage capacity by 2035-36

The Press Information Bureau announced on 19 October 2026 that India is scaling up Pumped Storage Projects (PSPs), which act as "water batteries" to store renewable energy. The Central Electricity Authority has mapped a pathway to commission 100.81 GW of new projects by 2035-36, bringing total capacity to 105.56 GW.

Who it affects: Pumped Storage Projects; off-stream closed-loop pumped storage schemes
When · Where: By 30 June 2028: deadline for PSPs to be awarded for construction to receive ISTS charge waiver (+3 more) · Several states

Press release 2324992Official release from pib.gov.in ↗ Explainer

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Issued by: PIB Delhi
Published on: Press Information Bureau, pib.gov.in (Press releases)
File hosted on: www.pib.gov.in, the government's file server for pib.gov.in
Dated: 19 October 2026
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Agriculture & food 17 Oct

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NBA distributes Rs 1.19 crore to State and UT Biodiversity Boards

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change announced on 17 October 2026 that the National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) has disbursed Rs 1.19 crore to 29 State Biodiversity Boards and one Union Territory Biodiversity Council. These funds, collected from companies using agricultural biological resources like maize, rice, pearl millet, and cotton, are intended for biodiversity conservation and community welfare.

Who it affects: State Biodiversity Boards and the Union Territory Biodiversity Council
When · Where: On 19 October 2026: seventeenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP 17) · Several states

Press release 2324757Official release from pib.gov.in ↗ Explainer

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Issued by: Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Published on: Press Information Bureau, pib.gov.in (Press releases)
File hosted on: www.pib.gov.in, the government's file server for pib.gov.in
Dated: 17 October 2026
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Government services 13 Oct

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Government launches shipbuilding insurance and sets 2027 deadline for port reforms

The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways announced on 13 October 2026 that the 21st Maritime State Development Council meeting in Mumbai has set new targets for maritime growth. The government launched two credit risk insurance products, the Shipbuilding Project Credit Risk Insurance Policy for export projects and the Business Credit Shield Policy–Shipbuilders for domestic projects, to protect shipyards from payment delays.

Who it affects: all ports; shipbuilders
When · Where: By 1 March 2027: implementation of ONOP reforms and integration with Maritime Single Window (+2 more) · Several states

Press release 2322942Official release from pib.gov.in ↗ Explainer

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Issued by: Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Published on: Press Information Bureau, pib.gov.in (Press releases)
File hosted on: www.pib.gov.in, the government's file server for pib.gov.in
Dated: 13 October 2026
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Public safety 12 Oct

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IMD launches new Decision Support System for cyclone and marine weather warnings

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) launched the Cyclone Warning and Marine Weather Services Decision Support System (DSS) on 12 October 2026. This interactive WebGIS-based platform provides critical information on cyclone tracks, intensity, wind, and rainfall to help disaster management authorities and the public make informed decisions.

Who it affects: general public, disaster management authorities, and government agencies
When · Where: From 1 October 2026: post-monsoon season (+2 more) · Several states

Press release 2322562Official release from pib.gov.in ↗ Explainer

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Issued by: India Meteorological Department (IMD)
Published on: Press Information Bureau, pib.gov.in (Press releases)
File hosted on: www.pib.gov.in, the government's file server for pib.gov.in
Dated: 12 October 2026
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Agriculture & food 12 Oct

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Agriculture Minister urges coordinated action to boost farm incomes via PMDDKY

The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare announced on 12 October 2026 that the PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY) prioritises 100 districts with low agricultural productivity or inadequate credit flow. Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan called for inter-ministerial coordination and the promotion of pulses and oilseeds in rice fallow areas to increase farmers' incomes.

Who it affects: districts
When · Where: On 12 October 2026: national conference on the Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana · Several states

Press release 2322443Official release from pib.gov.in ↗ Explainer

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Issued by: Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Published on: Press Information Bureau, pib.gov.in (Press releases)
File hosted on: www.pib.gov.in, the government's file server for pib.gov.in
Dated: 12 October 2026
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Agriculture & food 12 Oct

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Retail inflation in India was 5.54% in September 2026

The Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation announced on 12 October 2026 that provisional retail inflation for September 2026 was 5.54% year-on-year. Food inflation was higher at 7.74%, with rural inflation at 8.06% and urban at 7.18%.

Who it affects: general public
When · Where: On 12 November 2026: release of CPI for October 2026 · Several states

Press release 2322244Official release from pib.gov.in ↗ Explainer

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Issued by: Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation
Published on: Press Information Bureau, pib.gov.in (Press releases)
File hosted on: www.pib.gov.in, the government's file server for pib.gov.in
Dated: 12 October 2026
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Government services 10 Oct

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National Biodiversity Authority disburses Rs 2.02 crore for biodiversity conservation

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change announced on 10 October 2026 that the National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) has disbursed Rs 2.02 crore to 27 State Biodiversity Boards and 3 Union Territory Biodiversity Councils. These funds, collected as Access and Benefit-Sharing (ABS) contributions from seed-sector companies for using biological resources like rice and tomato, are intended to support biodiversity conservation and local community livelihoods.

Who it affects: State Biodiversity Boards and Union Territory Biodiversity Councils
When · Where: On 19 October 2026: seventeenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP 17) · Several states

Press release 2321791Official release from pib.gov.in ↗ Explainer

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Issued by: Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Published on: Press Information Bureau, pib.gov.in (Press releases)
File hosted on: www.pib.gov.in, the government's file server for pib.gov.in
Dated: 10 October 2026
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