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Government launches secure NMMS app update for rural worker attendance

The Ministry of Rural Development announced on 23 October 2026 the launch of an upgraded National Mobile Monitoring System (NMMS) app to record attendance for the VB-G RAM G scheme. Developed with IIT Madras, the app uses AI-based face verification and device security to prevent fraudulent wage claims, while allowing offline recording in areas without network access.

Read the explainer Press release 2327556Official release from pib.gov.in ↗
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23 October 2026
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APEDA facilitates first export of organic Palmyra Jaggery Powder to Bulgaria

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) announced on 16 October 2026 that it facilitated the first export of 1.755 MT of organic Palmyra Jaggery Powder from Tamil Nadu to Bulgaria on 15 October 2026. This initiative, involving 137 acres of organic cultivation, aims to diversify India's organic exports and provide better market access for traditional products.

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farmers and manufacturers
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On 15 October 2026: flag-off of the maiden export consignment · Tamil Nadu
Press release 2324228Official release from pib.gov.in ↗ Explainer
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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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fishers and coastal communities
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From 1 January 2020: approved projects for seaweed development (+2 more) · Lakshadweep and Tamil Nadu
Press release 2322786Official release from pib.gov.in ↗ Explainer
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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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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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Union Secretary visits Madurai Ornamental Fisheries Cluster

The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying announced on 12 October 2026 that Union Secretary Dr. Abhilaksh Likhi visited the Padimuneeswarar Integrated Ornamental Fish Farm in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. Madurai has been notified as an Ornamental Fisheries Cluster under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) to improve farmers' incomes through a cluster-based development approach.

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fisheries cluster
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On 12 October 2026: Visit of Union Secretary to Padimuneeswarar Integrated Ornamental Fish Farm · Madurai, Tamil Nadu
Press release 2322212Official release from pib.gov.in ↗ Explainer
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Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying
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