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Union Minister launches 'Khet Bachao Abhiyan' to promote sustainable farming

The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare announced on 22 October 2026 that Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan has launched the nationwide ‘Khet Bachao Abhiyan’ in Karnal, Haryana. The campaign encourages farmers to use fertilisers scientifically based on Soil Health Cards rather than imitating others to reduce costs and protect soil fertility.

Read the explainer Press release 2326997Official release from pib.gov.in ↗
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Government launches 'Khet Bachao Abhiyan' and approves housing for Haryana families

The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare announced on 22 October 2026 the launch of the 'Khet Bachao Abhiyan', a nationwide campaign to protect soil health. From 22 October to 30 November 2026, scientists and officials will visit villages to encourage farmers to use balanced fertilisers based on Soil Health Cards, rotate crops, and adopt natural farming.

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eligible poor families
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From 22 October 2026: nationwide public awareness campaign (+1 more) · Haryana
Press release 2326933Official release from pib.gov.in ↗ Explainer
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Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
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CAQM urges Punjab and Haryana to take prompt action against air pollution

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) held review meetings with the governments of Punjab and Haryana on 22 October 2026 to address air pollution. The Commission focused on preventing paddy stubble burning through the use of Crop Residue Management (CRM) machinery and monitoring via drones and satellite alerts.

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State Departments, District Administrations and enforcement agencies
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On 22 October 2026: Review meetings with Punjab and Haryana governments · Punjab and Haryana
Press release 2326828Official release from pib.gov.in ↗ Explainer
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Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
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Government launches ₹8,941 crore project to clean Yamuna river by 2029

The Ministry of Home Affairs announced on 22 October 2026 the launch of projects worth ₹8,941 crore to rejuvenate the Yamuna river in Delhi. Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated 10 projects and initiated 33 others, including the installation of new sewage treatment plants (STPs) and household sewer connections.

Who it affects
residents of Delhi, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh
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By 1 May 2029: purification of the Yamuna (+1 more) · Delhi, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh
Press release 2326673Official release from pib.gov.in ↗ Explainer
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Environment & waste
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Stage-I of GRAP invoked in Delhi-NCR due to poor air quality

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change announced on 21 October 2026 that the CAQM Sub-Committee has invoked Stage-I of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) for the entire NCR with immediate effect. This decision follows a rise in the daily average Air Quality Index (AQI) to 245, placing it in the 'Poor' category.

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agencies, industries, and vehicle owners
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From 21 October 2026: invocation of Stage-I of GRAP · entire NCR
Press release 2326133Official release from pib.gov.in ↗ Explainer
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Union Home Minister to lead Police Commemoration Day events on 21 October

The Ministry of Home Affairs announced on 19 October 2026 that Union Home Minister Amit Shah will pay homage to martyrs at the National Police Memorial in New Delhi on 21 October 2026. The event marks Police Commemoration Day, which honors police personnel who died in the line of duty, including those killed in a 1959 ambush in Ladakh.

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Police Forces
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From 22 October 2026: Commemorative Events at NPM and across the country (+3 more) · across the country
Press release 2325195Official release from pib.gov.in ↗ Explainer
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Agriculture & food
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ICAR-CPRI develops nutrient-rich purple potato Kufri Jamunia to fight hidden hunger

The Indian Council of Agricultural Research- Central Potato Research Institute (ICAR-CPRI) announced on 18 October 2026 the development of biofortified coloured potato varieties, specifically highlighting Kufri jamunia. Released in 2024, this purple-fleshed potato is designed to combat "hidden hunger" by providing higher levels of Vitamin C, iron, and zinc compared to common potatoes.

Who it affects
farmers and consumers
When · Where
On 1 January 2018: release of Kufri Neelkanth (+2 more) · North Indian plains
Press release 2324875Official release from pib.gov.in ↗ Explainer
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PIB Backgrounder
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