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Namami Gange Programme implements diverse wastewater treatment technologies

The Press Information Bureau stated on 21 October 2026 that the Namami Gange Programme (NGP), launched in 2014, is using a technology-neutral approach to treat wastewater across 10 Ganga basin states. The programme has undertaken 219 projects worth an estimated ₹35,664 crore, creating 4,341 MLD of sewage treatment plant (STP) capacity out of a target of 6,603 MLD.

Read the explainer Press release 2325989Official release from pib.gov.in ↗
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21 October 2026
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ICAR conducts 4,000 cleanliness drives under Swachhata Special Campaign 6.0

The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare announced on 21 October 2026 that the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and its 114 institutes are participating in the Swachhata Special Campaign 6. The month-long initiative, running from 2 to 31 October 2026, involves nearly 4,000 cleanliness drives and the clearance of approximately 1.3 lakh square feet of space.

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ICAR institutes, Regional Centres, ATARIs and KVKs
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From 2 October 2026: Swachhata Special Campaign 6 (+2 more) · nationwide
Press release 2325852Official release from pib.gov.in ↗ Explainer
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Ministry of Tribal Affairs reviews Forest Rights Act implementation in eight states

The Ministry of Tribal Affairs announced on 10 October 2026 that it held a review conference in Kolkata on 9 October 2026 to assess the Forest Rights Act (FRA) in eight states. As of 31 August 2026, over 54 lakh claims were received nationally, with 25 lakh titles distributed and 11 lakh claims pending.

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On 9 October 2026: Second Regional Review Conference on implementation of the FRA (+1 more) · West Bengal, Assam, Tripura, Jharkhand, Odisha, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh
Press release 2321667Official release from pib.gov.in ↗ Explainer
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