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Government launches secure NMMS app update for rural worker attendance

The Ministry of Rural Development announced on 23 October 2026 the launch of an upgraded National Mobile Monitoring System (NMMS) app to record attendance for the VB-G RAM G scheme. Developed with IIT Madras, the app uses AI-based face verification and device security to prevent fraudulent wage claims, while allowing offline recording in areas without network access.

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Ministry of Rural Development
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Press Information Bureau, pib.gov.in (Press releases)
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23 October 2026
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States showcase agrivoltaic plans at World Conference 2026

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy reported on 22 October 2026 the highlights of the second day of the AgriVoltaics World Conference 2026. The event focused on combining solar power generation with agriculture to optimize land use and increase farmer income.

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agrivoltaic project sites
When · Where
Until 1 January 2030: Odisha's agrivoltaic target of 1 GW (+1 more) · Odisha
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Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
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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
Dated
22 October 2026
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