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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.
- Who it affects
- ICAR institutes, Regional Centres, ATARIs and KVKs
- When · Where
- From 2 October 2026: Swachhata Special Campaign 6 (+2 more) · nationwide
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- 21 October 2026
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The Ministry of Education announced on 19 October 2026 that the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) will conduct theory examinations for Secondary and Senior Secondary courses starting from 22 October 2026. These exams will take place at designated centres in Maharashtra and Goa.
- Who it affects
- students
- When · Where
- From 22 October 2026: NIOS Public Examination (Theory) for Secondary and Senior Secondary Courses · Maharashtra and Goa
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The Directorate General of Taxpayer Services (DGTS), Mumbai Zonal Unit, in association with the Bombay Chartered Accountants’ Society, organised a webinar on 15 October 2026. The session aimed to inform taxpayers, tax professionals, and Chartered Accountants about recommendations from the 57th GST Council Meeting held on 8 October 2026.
- Who it affects
- taxpayers and businesses
- When · Where
- From 1 April 2026: outreach programmes conducted by DGTS, MZU (+2 more) · Goa and Maharashtra
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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.
- Who it affects
- 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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The Vice-President of India on 15 October 2026 inaugurated KAUMARACON-2026, the third international conference on Ayurvedic paediatrics, at the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) in New Delhi. During the event, he launched several digital tools, including the AYUSH Start-up Portal, the Vamana App, and the Panchakarma Assessment App, to improve clinical practice and entrepreneurship in Ayurveda.
- Who it affects
- academic institutions
- When · Where
- On 15 October 2026: KAUMARACON-2026 conference (+1 more) · India and USA
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The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting announced on 15 October 2026 that the deadline for media accreditation for the 57th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2026 has been extended by two days. Media professionals wishing to cover the event in Panaji, Goa, must now submit their applications and documents via the PIB portal by 17 October 2026.
- Who it affects
- media professionals
- When · Where
- By 17 October 2026: media accreditation for the 57th IFFI 2026 (+1 more) · Across Goa
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- Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
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The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways announced on 13 October 2026 that the 21st Maritime State Development Council meeting in Mumbai has set new targets for maritime growth. The government launched two credit risk insurance products, the Shipbuilding Project Credit Risk Insurance Policy for export projects and the Business Credit Shield Policy–Shipbuilders for domestic projects, to protect shipyards from payment delays.
- Who it affects
- all ports; shipbuilders
- When · Where
- By 1 March 2027: implementation of ONOP reforms and integration with Maritime Single Window (+2 more) · Several states
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- Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
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The Ministry of Tribal Affairs and Karmayogi Bharat announced on 13 October 2026 that they have signed an agreement to launch a dedicated iGOT Karmayogi microsite. This platform provides mobile-friendly training and certification on tribal development schemes for a network of over 1,54,000 Adi Karmayogi Volunteers (AKVs) to help them support village-level governance.
- Who it affects
- Adi Karmayogi Volunteers
- When · Where
- By 31 October 2026: completion of training in Maharashtra, Odisha, Goa and Tripura (+1 more) · Several states
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- Ministry of Tribal Affairs
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) launched the Cyclone Warning and Marine Weather Services Decision Support System (DSS) on 12 October 2026. This interactive WebGIS-based platform provides critical information on cyclone tracks, intensity, wind, and rainfall to help disaster management authorities and the public make informed decisions.
- Who it affects
- general public, disaster management authorities, and government agencies
- When · Where
- From 1 October 2026: post-monsoon season (+2 more) · Several states
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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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The Ministry of Home Affairs announced on 11 October 2026 that CISF personnel at Goa International Airport intercepted two passengers on 10 October 2026. The individuals were found carrying Bluetooth earpieces and electronic devices intended for cheating in competitive exams, specifically linked to the IIT Goa Non-Teaching Staff Recruitment examination.
- Who it affects
- passengers
- When · Where
- On 10 October 2026: interception of passengers at Goa International Airport (+1 more) · Goa
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- Ministry of Home Affairs
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The Ministry of Defence announced on 10 October 2026 the launch of the Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV) named 'Shreyas' at GRSE in Kolkata. These indigenously designed ships are being built at shipyards in Kolkata and Goa to support maritime surveillance, search and rescue, anti-piracy, and the protection of offshore assets.
- Who it affects
- Indian Navy
- When · Where
- On 10 October 2026: launch of NGOPV Shreyas · Across Goa
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- Ministry of Defence
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PIB Delhi announced on 10 October 2026 that India is reimagining its 205 lighthouses by combining their primary navigation role with tourism and heritage preservation. To date, 75 lighthouses have been developed as tourism destinations, with 25 more proposed, while four new 20-metre lighthouses are being established along the Brahmaputra waterway at a combined outlay of about ₹84 crore.
- Who it affects
- vessels
- When · Where
- On 1 January 2023: first edition of lighthouse festival at Fort Aguada in Goa (+2 more) · along the coast
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The Ministry of Civil Aviation announced on 10 October 2026 the conclusion of the 25-day 'Yatri Sewa Abhiyan' campaign at Goa International Airport, Dabolim. Organised by the Airports Authority of India, the initiative focused on enhancing passenger convenience through improved seating, cleanliness, and baggage handling.
- Who it affects
- passengers
- When · Where
- From 17 September 2026: Yatri Sewa Abhiyan campaign (+2 more) · Goa International Airport, Dabolim
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- Ministry of Civil Aviation
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The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways announced on 9 October 2026 that the Mormugao Port Authority (MPA) and Stella Mary’s College of Engineering, Tamil Nadu, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 7 October 2026. The agreement aims to strengthen collaboration between industry and academia through knowledge-sharing and cooperation.
- Who it affects
- Mormugao Port Authority and Stella Mary’s College of Engineering
- When · Where
- On 7 October 2026: signing of the MoU · Goa and Tamil Nadu
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- Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
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