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The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change announced on 22 October 2026 that the government is using regulatory reforms and digital systems to promote a circular economy. Union Minister Shri Bhupender Yadav stated that sector-specific rules for nine waste streams have been introduced, with nearly 499.60 lakh metric tonnes of waste processed to date.
- Who it affects
- producers, importers and brand owners
- When · Where
- On 22 October 2026: Circular Economy Conference organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) · Across India
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- Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
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- 22 October 2026
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The Ministry of Tourism announced on 22 October 2026 that it is implementing the Special Campaign for Disposal of Pending Matters (SCDPM) 6.0. This initiative aims to improve workplace efficiency and cleanliness across its offices, including India Tourism Offices and Institutes of Hotel Management.
- Who it affects
- Ministry of Tourism offices and institutions
- When · Where
- Not stated in the document · Across India
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- Ministry of Tourism
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- 22 October 2026
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The Coal Controller Organisation (CCO) of the Ministry of Coal announced on 21 October 2026 that it has developed SUVIKALP, a data-driven tool to help stakeholders select and rank projects for repurposing closed mines. The initiative includes PRISM, a model providing implementation strategies and sample reports, and a series of 12 thematic webinars to build capacity among coal companies and experts.
- Who it affects
- stakeholders and coal companies
- When · Where
- On 26 September 2026: Receipt of SKOCH Gold Award 2026 · Across India
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- Coal Controller Organisation (CCO)
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- 21 October 2026
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The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas announced on 19 October 2026 that it has completed the Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign, which ran from 17 September to 2 October 2026. The initiative involved the transformation of 9,845 cleanliness target units and the cleaning of 937 public spaces.
- Who it affects
- public spaces, water bodies, students, and sanitation workers
- When · Where
- From 17 September 2026: Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign (+2 more) · Across India
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- Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas
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The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) announced on 19 October 2026 that it has launched the Implementation Phase of Special Campaign 6. This initiative, coordinated by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances, focuses on improving workplace efficiency through cleanliness drives, the disposal of pending matters, and better records management.
- Who it affects
- DoPT and its Attached and Subordinate Offices
- When · Where
- From 16 September 2026: Preparatory Phase of Special Campaign 6 (+4 more) · Across India
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The Department of School Education and Literacy announced on 18 October 2026 that it is implementing Special Campaign 6 from 2 October to 31 October 2026. The initiative focuses on improving administrative efficiency, cleaning school campuses, and managing electronic waste (e-waste) through Eco Clubs for Mission LiFE.
- Who it affects
- Department of School Education and Literacy, its organisations, and schools
- When · Where
- From 2 October 2026: Special Campaign 6 (+4 more) · Across India
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- Department of School Education and Literacy (DoSEL), Union Ministry of Education
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The Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas announced on 16 October 2026 that the Government of India has approved the Samudra Manthan Scheme (National Offshore Exploration Scheme) with an outlay of ₹84,084 crore. This initiative aims to strengthen energy security by accelerating offshore hydrocarbon exploration and boosting domestic manufacturing.
- Who it affects
- energy sector
- When · Where
- On 16 October 2026: Valedictory Address at the National Conference ‘Pathways to Viksit Bharat’ (+1 more) · Across India
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- Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas
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The Ministry of Coal announced on 16 October 2026 that Eastern Coalfields Limited (ECL) generated ₹2.21 crore by disposing of iron scrap as part of Special Campaign 6. Between 2 October and 16 October 2026, the company cleared 62,720 square feet of space and disposed of 413.5 metric tonnes of scrap.
- Who it affects
- Eastern Coalfields Limited
- When · Where
- From 2 October 2026: progress report period for Special Campaign 6 (+2 more) · Across India
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- Ministry of Coal
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- 16 October 2026
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The Ministry of Railways announced on 12 October 2026 that a Pan-India Rail Jan Samvaad, a citizen-centric public dialogue, will be held at all stations on 22 October 2026. This is part of Special Campaign 6, running from 2 October to 31 October 2026, which focuses on cleanliness and the disposal of pending matters.
- Who it affects
- Indian Railways
- When · Where
- From 2 October 2026: Special Campaign 6 (+3 more) · Across India
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- Ministry of Railways
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The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India announced on 12 October 2026 that it held its 33rd Foundation Day celebrations and a National Conference titled ‘Water as the Elixir of Life: Advancing Human Dignity through the Right to Water’. The event highlighted the importance of the right to water and the role of State Human Rights Commissions in addressing local violations.
- Who it affects
- those who have traditionally found it difficult to approach formal institutions
- When · Where
- On 12 October 2026: 33rd Foundation Day function and National Conference · Across India
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- 12 October 2026
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The Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare (DESW) announced on 11 October 2026 its participation in the nationwide Special Campaign 6.0. The initiative focuses on improving workplace efficiency, managing e-waste, and reducing the backlog of pending grievances and Parliamentary assurances to better serve veterans.
- Who it affects
- DESW and its attached and subordinate offices
- When · Where
- From 2 October 2026: Special Campaign 6.0 (+1 more) · Across India
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- Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare (DESW)
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The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment announced on 9 October 2026 that it and its subordinate offices are participating in Special Campaign 6.0. The initiative focuses on improving administrative efficiency by clearing pending matters from the Prime Minister's Office, Parliament, and public grievances, while also promoting cleanliness.
- Who it affects
- government officials
- When · Where
- From 15 September 2026: preparatory phase (+2 more) · Across India
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- Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
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- 9 October 2026
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