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PM to inaugurate manufacturing facility and RBI data centre on 25 October

The Prime Minister's Office announced on 24 October 2026 that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Uttar Pradesh and Odisha on 25 October 2026. In Varanasi, he will inaugurate an Arvind Limited garment manufacturing facility aimed at creating jobs for women and witness the Air Force Day Aerial Display-2026.

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MoU signed to boost livelihood and skills for Scheduled Tribe youth in Odisha

The Ministry of Tribal Affairs announced on 22 October 2026 the signing of a Tripartite MoU to strengthen livelihood and entrepreneurship for Scheduled Tribe (ST) youth. This collaboration involves the National Scheduled Tribes Finance and Development Corporation, the National Skill Development Corporation, and the Rourkela Steel Plant to operate the Livelihood Business Incubation Centre in Rourkela, Odisha.

Who it affects
local ST youths
When · Where
On 22 October 2026: Signing of Tripartite MoU (+1 more) · Rourkela, Odisha
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22 October 2026
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Union Minister inaugurates 14th India Chem 2026 in Mumbai

The Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers announced on 22 October 2026 the inauguration of the 14th India Chem 2026 in Mumbai. This three-day international exhibition and conference aims to attract investments and promote sustainable growth in the chemicals and petrochemicals sector.

Who it affects
industry leaders, policymakers, investors, researchers and international participants
When · Where
From 22 October 2026: India Chem 2026 event (+2 more) · Mumbai
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Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
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22 October 2026
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India Chem 2026 exhibition begins in Mumbai on October 22

The Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, announced on 21 October 2026 that it will organize the 14th India Chem 2026 from October 22 to 24, 2026, in Mumbai. This biennial event, held in partnership with FICCI, aims to showcase India's industrial capabilities and investment opportunities in the chemicals and petrochemicals sector under the theme “Advantage Bharat: An Emerging Global Chemicals Hub”.

Who it affects
chemical and petrochemical industry stakeholders
When · Where
On 22 October 2026: 14th India Chem 2026 · Mumbai
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Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
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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
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PIB Delhi
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