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Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi shared an article written by Shri Uday Kotak that discusses India's environment for industry, entrepreneurship, and manufacturing under 25 years of the Prime Minister's leadership. The article highlights that ongoing reforms, infrastructure development, and initiatives in sectors such as manufacturing, semiconductors, defence, and deep technology are establishing new industrial capabilities. It notes that Viksit Bharat encourages Indian businesses to grow and compete on a global scale.

The Prime Minister shared an article written by former Vice President Shri Venkaiah Naidu regarding India's recent development journey. The article highlights a transition in mindset from a conventional "chalta hai" approach to the belief that change is possible ("badal sakta hai"). According to the article, this shift in mindset is visible across multiple sectors of governance and development, including banking sector reforms, the rapid expansion of digital payments, and poverty reduction efforts aimed towards the goal of Viksit Bharat.

The Prime Minister shared an article written by Shri Ashok Gulati detailing the 25-year journey of agricultural transformation from Gujarat to the national level. The highlighted approach incorporates better irrigation, reliable power, rural roads, technology, and market access to enhance farmers' productivity and incomes. At the national level, this strategy encompasses direct farmer support, crop diversification, and improved rural infrastructure.

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) released the findings of an Independent Drive Test (IDT) conducted across Balasore City under the Odisha Service Area (OD LSA) in August 2026. Supervised by the TRAI Regional Office Hyderabad and executed through an appointed agency, the drive tests evaluated mobile network performance across a 345 km city route and 7 hotspot locations. The assessment captured real-time quality parameters for both voice and data services—including signal coverage, call drop rates, call setup success rates, call silence instances, and data download and upload throughput—across multiple telecom service providers (Airtel, BSNL, RJIL, and VIL) operating on 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G networks. The findings have been shared with the respective telecom service providers for necessary action.

The Ministry of Textiles concluded the 'Swachhata Hi Seva 2026' campaign, held from 17th September to 2nd October 2026. The nationwide initiative focused on public participation, cleanliness, transformation of Cleanliness Target Units, waste management under Reduce-Reuse-Recycle models, and environmental sustainability. Key activities included the Swachhata Pledge, Shramdaan, tree plantation under the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' initiative, 'Waste to Art' drives, and welfare programmes for Safai Mitras. The campaign also witnessed active engagement from weavers, youth, and educational institutions, culminating on Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti.

The Prime Minister shared an article written by Union Minister Shri Manohar Lal Khattar, which highlights India's accelerated pace of development across a 25-year governance period. The article outlines that advancements in digital technology, infrastructure, manufacturing, and social welfare have established strong foundations for the country's upcoming phase of growth and the objective of Viksit Bharat 2047.

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh stated that the promotion of Hindi should be achieved by creating opportunities and stakes in the language rather than through imposition. Presiding over the third meeting of the Hindi Advisory Committee of the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, he emphasized that official Hindi should remain simple, accessible, and closer to everyday usage. He highlighted that technology and artificial intelligence have improved translation quality in government work. The Minister also noted that while Hindi usage has increased over the past decade, linguistic sensitivities, regional convenience, and professional competence in specialized technical fields must be respected without making language a barrier to knowledge.

The Directorate General of Taxpayer Services (DGTS), Mumbai Zonal Unit (under the CBIC, Ministry of Finance), organized an outreach program titled “GST for Young Minds: Understanding Taxes in Everyday Life” at PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, Mankhurd, Mumbai. The initiative aimed to build tax awareness, promote financial literacy among students, and educate them on the basic features of the Goods and Services Tax (GST), the significance of unified indirect taxation, the importance of obtaining proper tax invoices during purchases, and how public revenues contribute to infrastructure and public services.

The Secretary of the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment and Chairman of the Development and Welfare Board for De-notified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Communities (DWBDNC), Shri Sudhansh Pant, administered the oath of office to two newly appointed members of the Governing Body, Shri Narayan Dewasi and Shri Swaroop Singh Banjara. Appointed by the Department of Social Justice & Empowerment for a three-year tenure, the members pledged to uphold the Constitution and faithfully discharge their duties toward De-notified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic (DNT) Communities in accordance with the Board's terms of reference. The Ministry stated that these appointments aim to strengthen the board's mandate for the socio-economic development and empowerment of these communities.

The Department of Science and Technology (DST) has completed the Preparatory Phase and prepared for the Implementation Phase (2 October to 31 October 2026) of Special Campaign 6, led by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG). The campaign focuses on Swachhata, pendency disposal (including VIP references, Public Grievances, and Parliamentary Assurances), record management, space optimization, and e-waste management. Conducted across DST and its network of subordinate offices, autonomous institutions, missions, and laboratories, the initiative aims to enhance administrative efficiency, transparency, and good governance.

The Central Zoo Authority (CZA) and the Indian Institute of Forest Management (IIFM) inaugurated a three-day regional training programme for zookeepers at IIFM, Bhopal, held from 7th to 9th October 2026. Designed for zoos in Central India, the programme aims to strengthen the professional capacities of zookeepers in captive animal care, behaviour, facility operations, and conservation education, while facilitating uniform welfare standards and better coordination between zookeepers and zoo management. The initiative draws upon the statutory mandate of the Central Zoo Authority under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 to co-ordinate training for zoo personnel.

The Department of Science and Technology (DST) reviewed the preparedness of its Autonomous Institutions and field organisations for the Implementation Phase of Special Campaign 6, scheduled from 2 October to 31 October 2026. Chaired by the Joint Secretary (Administration) and Nodal Officer, the hybrid meeting assessed targets identified during the preparatory phase. The campaign emphasizes systematic cleanliness, weeding out obsolete records, optimizing office space, timely disposal of pending matters, and responsible disposal of e-waste through authorised recyclers pursuant to the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022. Additionally, the initiative highlights public outreach, digital documentation, and the institutionalisation of good governance and workplace efficiency.

The Ministry of Culture has showcased a collection of 16 mementos from Chhattisgarh as part of the 8th PM Mementos. The collection highlights traditional crafts and heritage, featuring ancient lost-wax metal-casting (Dhokra) items such as Elephant Head Nandi and a Madia-Madin Tribal Couple Bust. It also includes a traditional tribal ceremonial headgear, a Ramnami Samaj chanting stole, depictions of religious landmarks, a woodcut panel depicting the Mahtari Vandan Yojana, and models representing institutions in Nava Raipur. The auction proceeds will support the Namami Gange Project and are hosted on the official PM Mementos e-Auction portal until October 31, 2026.

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi expressed gratitude to the President of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for his wishes regarding the completion of 25 years of service to the nation as Head of Government. The Prime Minister reaffirmed that India and Nigeria are close partners and leading voices of the Global South, expressing commitment to strengthening the strategic partnership between the two nations and advancing a shared vision for an inclusive, prosperous, and peaceful world.

The Agricultural Education Division of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) organized an online review meeting to assess the development and digitisation of domain-specific courses for the iGOT Karmayogi platform. Chaired by Dr. M. L. Jat, Secretary of DARE and Director General of ICAR, the meeting reviewed progress made by ICAR Institutes in course development and uploading. Directives were issued to ensure high quality through internal reviews, strict adherence to guidelines, and completion within stipulated timelines. Furthermore, ICAR employees were instructed to complete at least two hours of regular learning on the platform to support capacity building and improve ICAR's performance and national-level ranking under Mission Karmayogi.

The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) reviewed the progress of nine committees formed to address key action points from the 5th National Conference of Chief Secretaries held in December 2025. Chaired by Dr. M. L. Jat, Secretary of DARE and Director General of ICAR, the meeting assessed ongoing efforts across 28 action points focusing on higher education, skills, innovation, and capacity building to strengthen human capital. Member Secretaries presented progress updates, key achievements, existing gaps, and proposed recommendations, with an emphasis on evidence-based, measurable, and timely outcomes.

The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution reports that the availability of onions in the country has strengthened, leading to a broad-based moderation of mandi and retail prices. Fresh Kharif onion arrivals have begun from states like Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Rajasthan, supported by an estimated 5 percent increase in all-India Kharif onion acreage compared to the previous year. Favourable weather conditions and IMD rainfall outlooks support harvesting and movement. To further augment supplies and manage prices ahead of the festive season, the government has expanded its buffer stock disposal to 123 cities using Kanda Express trains and trucks, alongside planned additional rail rakes.

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi expressed gratitude to the Prime Minister of Bhutan, Tshering Tobgay, for his wishes regarding the completion of 25 years of service to the nation as Head of Government. Shri Modi highlighted the enduring partnership between India and Bhutan, which is rooted in mutual trust and understanding, and stated his commitment to continuing close cooperation to advance the shared vision of Viksit Bharat and a prosperous Bhutan.

The Ministry of Rural Development has notified the Schedule of Permissible Works under the Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) [VB–G RAM G] Act, 2025, listing 375 permissible works. This represents a 41 percent expansion over the previous framework. The works are organized into four pillars: Water Security (128 works), Core Rural Infrastructure (111 works), Livelihood-related Infrastructure (98 works), and Disaster Preparedness (38 works). The framework emphasizes bottom-up, decentralized planning through Viksit Gram Panchayat Plans approved by the Gram Sabha, and digital tracking via the Viksit Bharat National Rural Infrastructure Stack.

The Union Cabinet has approved the Government of India’s commitment of Rs. 10,000 crore to establish the SME Growth Fund (SGF). The fund aims to provide direct equity investments and growth-oriented capital to Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to help them scale up and emerge as champion enterprises across manufacturing, services, technology, innovation-driven sectors, and strategic value chains. The initiative addresses a structural gap in long-term risk capital for growth-stage SMEs, with a majority allocation directed toward manufacturing-focused enterprises and consideration for SMEs in Tier II and Tier III city industrial clusters.