Announcements & other updates
The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment announced on 22 October 2026 that Union Secretary Sudhansh Pant reviewed the implementation of social welfare schemes in Jammu and Kashmir. The review highlighted a coordinated approach to drug abuse, which included over 7.21 million outreach events and the seizure of assets from traffickers.
- Who it affects
- drug abuse victims
- When · Where
- From 1 January 2026: academic year for PM-YASASVI scholarships · Across J&K
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- Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
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- Press Information Bureau, pib.gov.in (Press releases)
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- 22 October 2026
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The Prime Minister's Office announced on 22 October 2026 that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk held discussions during an official visit from 21-23 October 2026. The leaders set a target to double bilateral trade by 2030 and agreed to collaborate on research for AI, semiconductors, and Quantum technologies.
- Who it affects
- research institutions and enterprises
- When · Where
- Until 1 January 2030: target for doubling bilateral trade (+1 more) · India and Poland
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- Prime Minister's Office
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- Press Information Bureau, pib.gov.in (Press releases)
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- 22 October 2026
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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.
- Who it affects
- agencies, industries, and vehicle owners
- When · Where
- From 21 October 2026: invocation of Stage-I of GRAP · entire NCR
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- Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
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- Press Information Bureau, pib.gov.in (Press releases)
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- 21 October 2026
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The Ministry of Rural Development announced on 21 October 2026 that the National SARAS Mela is being held in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, from 13 October to 31 October 2026. This event is the first of its kind outside the Delhi-NCR region and features around 1,500 women entrepreneurs from 34 states and UTs showcasing products in over 650 stalls.
- Who it affects
- women SHG entrepreneurs
- When · Where
- On 13 October 2026: Start of National SARAS Mela in Vijayawada (+2 more) · Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh
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- PIB Delhi
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- 21 October 2026
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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.
- Who it affects
- Police Forces
- When · Where
- From 22 October 2026: Commemorative Events at NPM and across the country (+3 more) · across the country
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- Ministry of Home Affairs
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- 19 October 2026
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The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying announced on 18 October 2026 that Union Secretary Dr. Abhilaksh Likhi visited Munsyari, Uttarakhand, to review coldwater aquaculture. Under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY), the government has invested over ₹2,299 crore in six hilly states and UTs to support infrastructure like hatcheries and feed mills.
- Who it affects
- coldwater regions in six hilly states and UTs; trout farmers in Uttarakhand
- When · Where
- Until 31 March 2029: Deadline for establishing infrastructure under Trout Protsahan Yojna (+2 more) · Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Sikkim, and Arunachal Pradesh
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- Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying
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- Press Information Bureau, pib.gov.in (Press releases)
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- 18 October 2026
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The order nominates the Additional Deputy Commissioner Kathua as the First Appellate Authority under the Right to Information Act, 2005. This official will handle appeals for the DC Office Kathua, SDM office Hiranagar, and the Tehsils of Kathua and Nagri Parole.
- Who it affects
- Additional Deputy Commissioner Kathua
- When · Where
- Not stated in the document · Kathua
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- OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER, KATHUA
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- District Magistrate, Kathua, kathua.nic.in (District orders)
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- cdn.s3waas.gov.in, the government's file server for kathua.nic.in
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- 17 October 2026
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The Press Information Bureau reported on 17 October 2026 that Jammu and Kashmir is undergoing a major connectivity transformation through integrated rail, road, and air projects. The Udhampur–Srinagar–Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL), built for ₹43,780 crore, now connects the valley to the national rail network, while the Zojila and Sonamarg tunnels provide all-weather road access to Ladakh.
- Who it affects
- pilgrims and commuters; residents, farmers, and businesses
- When · Where
- On 1 June 2025: Inauguration of USBRL project, Chenab Rail Bridge, and Anji Khad Bridge (+3 more) · Delhi-Amritsar-Katra corridor
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- Press Information Bureau (PIB) Delhi
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- Press Information Bureau, pib.gov.in (Press releases)
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- www.pib.gov.in, the government's file server for pib.gov.in
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- 17 October 2026
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