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KVIC reports record growth in Khadi and village industry sales and employment

The Press Information Bureau reported on 13 October 2026 that the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has seen significant growth in rural enterprises. In 2025–26, sales of Khadi and village industry products reached a record ₹1.87lakh crore, with employment in the sector increasing to 2.04 crore.

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Agriculture Minister urges coordinated action to boost farm incomes via PMDDKY

The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare announced on 12 October 2026 that the PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY) prioritises 100 districts with low agricultural productivity or inadequate credit flow. Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan called for inter-ministerial coordination and the promotion of pulses and oilseeds in rice fallow areas to increase farmers' incomes.

Who it affects
districts
When · Where
On 12 October 2026: national conference on the Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana · Several states
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Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
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Press Information Bureau, pib.gov.in (Press releases)
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12 October 2026
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Retail inflation in India was 5.54% in September 2026

The Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation announced on 12 October 2026 that provisional retail inflation for September 2026 was 5.54% year-on-year. Food inflation was higher at 7.74%, with rural inflation at 8.06% and urban at 7.18%.

Who it affects
general public
When · Where
On 12 November 2026: release of CPI for October 2026 · Several states
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Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation
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Press Information Bureau, pib.gov.in (Press releases)
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12 October 2026
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PM GatiShakti evolves into nationwide digital infrastructure planning framework

The Press Information Bureau reported on 12 October 2026 that the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan, launched on 13 October 2021, has evolved into a nationwide planning framework. It uses a GIS-based platform to coordinate infrastructure projects across 58 Central Ministries and 36 States and Union Territories to save cost and time.

Who it affects
private sector
When · Where
By 31 March 2030: completion of Green Energy Corridor: Ladakh–Haryana (+2 more) · Several states
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PIB Backgrounder
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Press Information Bureau, pib.gov.in (Press releases)
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12 October 2026
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