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Ministry of Tribal Affairs reviews Forest Rights Act implementation in Srinagar

The Ministry of Tribal Affairs announced on 23 October 2026 that it held the Third Regional Review Conference in Srinagar to assess the implementation of the Forest Rights Act, 2006. The meeting involved officials from seven states and union territories to address pending claims and the recognition of community forest resource rights.

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Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA), Government of India
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ICAR conducts 4,000 cleanliness drives under Swachhata Special Campaign 6.0

The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare announced on 21 October 2026 that the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and its 114 institutes are participating in the Swachhata Special Campaign 6. The month-long initiative, running from 2 to 31 October 2026, involves nearly 4,000 cleanliness drives and the clearance of approximately 1.3 lakh square feet of space.

Who it affects
ICAR institutes, Regional Centres, ATARIs and KVKs
When · Where
From 2 October 2026: Swachhata Special Campaign 6 (+2 more) · nationwide
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Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
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21 October 2026
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NIOS theory exams for Secondary and Senior Secondary courses start 22 October 2026

The Ministry of Education announced on 19 October 2026 that the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) will conduct theory examinations for Secondary and Senior Secondary courses starting from 22 October 2026. These exams will take place at designated centres in Maharashtra and Goa.

Who it affects
students
When · Where
From 22 October 2026: NIOS Public Examination (Theory) for Secondary and Senior Secondary Courses · Maharashtra and Goa
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Ministry of Education
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19 October 2026
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