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KVIC launches Khadi Mahotsav-2026 and 'Baat Khadi Ki' podcast for youth

The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises announced on 16 October 2026 that the KVIC Chairman inaugurated 'Khadi Mahotsav-2026' in Mumbai on 15 October 2026. The exhibition, running from 2 October to 31 October 2026, features 77 units from 12 states and offers discounts of 20% on Khadi products and 10% on Village Industries products.

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First Kanda Express onion shipment to reach Agartala by October 18

The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution announced on 16 October 2026 that it is expanding the distribution of buffer onions from the Price Stabilization Fund to the North-East. A shipment of approximately 440 MT of onions is expected to reach Agartala, Tripura, by 18 October 2026 to ensure affordable prices before the festive season.

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consumers
When · Where
On 18 October 2026: expected arrival of 440 MT onion consignment in Agartala · Agartala, Tripura
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Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
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National Biodiversity Authority disburses Rs 2.02 crore for biodiversity conservation

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change announced on 10 October 2026 that the National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) has disbursed Rs 2.02 crore to 27 State Biodiversity Boards and 3 Union Territory Biodiversity Councils. These funds, collected as Access and Benefit-Sharing (ABS) contributions from seed-sector companies for using biological resources like rice and tomato, are intended to support biodiversity conservation and local community livelihoods.

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State Biodiversity Boards and Union Territory Biodiversity Councils
When · Where
On 19 October 2026: seventeenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP 17) · Several states
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Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
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TRAI releases mobile network quality reports for Bilaspur and Janjgir-Champa

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) announced on 9 October 2026 the results of network quality tests conducted in Bilaspur and Janjgir-Champa cities during August 2026. The tests measured voice and data performance across various locations to provide transparency for consumers and push service providers to improve quality.

Who it affects
general telecom consumers
When · Where
On 17 August 2026: Start of drive tests (+1 more) · Bilaspur and Janjgir-Champa City
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Ministry of Communications
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9 October 2026
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