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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.

Read the explainer Press release 2326832Official release from pib.gov.in ↗
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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.

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farmers and consumers
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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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NBA distributes Rs 1.19 crore to State and UT Biodiversity Boards

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change announced on 17 October 2026 that the National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) has disbursed Rs 1.19 crore to 29 State Biodiversity Boards and one Union Territory Biodiversity Council. These funds, collected from companies using agricultural biological resources like maize, rice, pearl millet, and cotton, are intended for biodiversity conservation and community welfare.

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State Biodiversity Boards and the Union Territory Biodiversity Council
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On 19 October 2026: seventeenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP 17) · Several states
Press release 2324757Official release from pib.gov.in ↗ Explainer
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Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
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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.

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districts
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On 12 October 2026: national conference on the Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana · Several states
Press release 2322443Official release from pib.gov.in ↗ Explainer
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Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
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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%.

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general public
When · Where
On 12 November 2026: release of CPI for October 2026 · Several states
Press release 2322244Official release from pib.gov.in ↗ Explainer
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Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation
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