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CBDT implements Special Campaign 6 for cleanliness and administrative efficiency

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) announced on 22 October 2026 that it is executing Special Campaign 6 for Swachhata. This initiative focuses on improving cleanliness in government offices and resolving pending public grievances and official references.

Read the explainer Press release 2326753Official release from pib.gov.in ↗
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22 October 2026
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NBA distributes Rs 1.19 crore to State and UT Biodiversity Boards

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change announced on 17 October 2026 that the National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) has disbursed Rs 1.19 crore to 29 State Biodiversity Boards and one Union Territory Biodiversity Council. These funds, collected from companies using agricultural biological resources like maize, rice, pearl millet, and cotton, are intended for biodiversity conservation and community welfare.

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State Biodiversity Boards and the Union Territory Biodiversity Council
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On 19 October 2026: seventeenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP 17) · Several states
Press release 2324757Official release from pib.gov.in ↗ Explainer
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Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
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17 October 2026
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Government aims to expand NCC strength to 20 lakh cadets

The Ministry of Defence announced on 15 October 2026 that the government intends to expand the National Cadet Corps (NCC) from approximately 17 lakh to 20 lakh cadets. During a conference in Guwahati, Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth called on nine states—including those in the North Eastern Region, West Bengal, and Sikkim—to implement plans for improving training facilities and infrastructure.

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NCC cadets
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On 15 October 2026: Special Joint State Representatives and Additional Director General’s Conference 2026 · Several states
Press release 2323918Official release from pib.gov.in ↗ Explainer
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Ministry of Defence
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Government launches shipbuilding insurance and sets 2027 deadline for port reforms

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
Press release 2322942Official release from pib.gov.in ↗ Explainer
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Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
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IMD launches new Decision Support System for cyclone and marine weather warnings

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
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From 1 October 2026: post-monsoon season (+2 more) · Several states
Press release 2322562Official 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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general public
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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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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.

Who it affects
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
Press release 2321791Official release from pib.gov.in ↗ Explainer
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Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
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10 October 2026
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