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Government promotes seaweed farming to boost coastal livelihoods

The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying announced on 13 October 2026 that it is accelerating the development of the seaweed value chain to create sustainable livelihoods for coastal communities. Between 2020 and 2027, the government approved projects worth ₹181.11 crore for seaweed development, including a Seaweed Park in Tamil Nadu and the installation of over 81,000 culture units.

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Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying
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Press Information Bureau, pib.gov.in (Press releases)
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Dated
13 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
Published on
Press Information Bureau, pib.gov.in (Press releases)
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www.pib.gov.in, the government's file server for pib.gov.in
Dated
12 October 2026
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