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Ministries and Departments of the Government of India have entered the implementation phase of Special Campaign 6, scheduled from October 2 to October 31, 2026, following a preparatory phase from September 16 to September 30, 2026. The Department of Administrative Reforms & Public Grievances acts as the nodal department for the initiative. A new component has been added where Ministries and Departments dedicate a specific day to focused activities such as cleanliness practices, grievance redressal, office space enhancement, and plantation drives across all attached and subordinate offices. Ministries and Departments have uploaded targets for cleanliness sites, MP references, parliamentary assurances, public grievances, and file reviews onto the campaign portal.

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh reviewed the progress of Special Campaign 6 at the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) office in New Delhi. The campaign aims to institutionalize Swachhata, reduce pendency, digitize records into e-files, and promote the 'Waste to Wealth' and circular economy vision through e-waste recycling. Monitored via a single digital platform, thrust areas include resolving pending references, improving record management, office cleanliness, and space optimization.

The Ministry of Law and Justice announced the appointment of Shri Gurvinder Pal Singh, a Judicial Officer, as an Additional Judge of the Delhi High Court. The appointment was made by the President of India in exercise of powers conferred by the Constitution of India, following consultation with the Chief Justice of India.

India's supercomputing ecosystem has evolved under the National Supercomputing Mission (NSM), launched in April 2015 with an outlay of about ₹4,500 crore and jointly steered by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). Implemented by C-DAC, Pune, and IISc, Bengaluru, the mission aims to build self-reliance in high-performance computing (HPC). As of September 2026, India has deployed 40 supercomputers with a combined capacity of 68 petaFLOPS, with a target of 50 supercomputers exceeding 123 petaFLOPS. Key indigenous achievements include the Rudra server series, PARAM Rudra supercomputers, high-speed interconnect networks, and cooling technologies. These systems support critical societal and national applications across genomics, flood prediction, weather forecasting, and disaster management.

The Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change released two male Great Indian Bustards (GIBs) into the wild at the Desert National Park in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. This release marks a transition from a conservation-breeding programme toward rewilding and augmenting the species in its natural habitat. The Bustard Recovery Programme is a collaborative effort involving the Ministry, the Rajasthan Forest Department, and the Wildlife Institute of India, with technical collaboration from the International Fund for Houbara Conservation and funding from National CAMPA. The facilities at Sam and Ramdevra currently house 97 birds, and scientific interventions like the 'jumpstart' approach and habitat restoration are supporting the species' recovery.

The Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) conducted a special inspection drive in Delhi on October 3, 2026, to assess road dust and the effectiveness of road cleaning operations. Four flying squad teams deployed by the Commission inspected 25 road stretches covering about 35 kilometers of the Inner and Outer Ring Road under the jurisdiction of the Public Works Department (PWD), Delhi. The drive reported 17 violations involving high visible road dust and the accumulation of Construction and Demolition (C&D) waste. CAQM directed PWD and other concerned agencies to take priority corrective measures, emphasizing that regular sweeping and dust mitigation are critical for preventing air pollution caused by dust resuspension.

Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal will flag off the first international cargo voyage from Dibrugarh at Bogibeel Terminal, with Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma joining virtually. The maiden voyage will transport methanol produced by Assam Petro-Chemicals Limited (APCL) from Bogibeel to Pangaon Port in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The journey will traverse National Waterway-2 (river Brahmaputra) and the Indo-Bangladesh Protocol Route (IBPR). This marks the first cargo consignment to sail from Dibrugarh to a foreign port since Independence, intended to revive Upper Assam's historical river trade links and promote inland waterways.

The Ministry of Textiles, through the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) and the Central Silk Board (CSB), is organizing 'Reform Utsav 2026' in Hyderabad to showcase reforms in the cotton and sericulture value chains. Key cotton initiatives include digital procurement via the Kapas Kisan platform, quality improvement, traceability, the High-Density Planting System (HDPS), and the Kasturi Cotton Bharat initiative. Additionally, the CSB is highlighting reforms such as the digitisation of Silk Mark services, the 'Mera Resham Mera Abhimaan' (MRMA) technology transfer campaign, and the development of Seri-Tourism hubs. These measures aim to enhance transparency, efficiency, farmer empowerment, and global competitiveness across India's textile sector.

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), in coordination with the Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN), conducted three separate intelligence-led operations on September 29–30, 2026, seizing a cumulative quantity of 15.59 kg of illicit drugs including Amphetamine, Cocaine, and Heroin. Five individuals were arrested under the NDPS Act, 1985. The operations involved an interception following a high-speed vehicle chase in Madhya Pradesh, the detection of cocaine concealed inside chocolate tubes in a passenger's baggage at Hyderabad airport, and the recovery of heroin from a passenger in a car-pooling taxi in Punjab.

The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways is organizing “Chintan Shivir 2026” on 5–6 October 2026 at Ekta Nagar, Gujarat. The two-day conclave brings together senior representatives from the Centre, States, State PWDs, implementing agencies, and other stakeholders to deliberate on highway infrastructure development. The event features addresses by the Union Minister and Ministers of State, and aims to foster Centre-State coordination, share best practices, and address field-level challenges. The thematic sessions focus on PM GatiShakti and integrated infrastructure planning, Land Acquisition and Bhoomi Rashi, Model Concession Agreements and Ratings, Designing Safe Highways, and Quality Assurance and Project Monitoring.

Union Minister for Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan handed over the first installment of 3 lakh houses worth ₹3,600 crore to Andhra Pradesh under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin 2.0 at Burripalem village in Guntur district. During the event, he also laid the foundation stone for India's first pilot housing project utilizing 3D concrete printing technology, comprising 177 houses at a cost of ₹14 crore. The initiative aims to leverage modern technology to reduce construction time and costs while ensuring durable rural housing. Additionally, the release highlights central assistance for Andhra Pradesh's capital Amaravati, the Polavaram irrigation project, agricultural convergence through PM-KISAN and 'Annadata Sukhibhava', and women's economic empowerment through the Lakhpati Didi scheme and Self-Help Groups.

Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Shri Nara Chandrababu Naidu launched a project to provide 3 lakh permanent houses at a cost of ₹3,600 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Gramin 2.0) in Burripalem village, Guntur district. Additionally, the foundation stone was laid for a pilot project involving the country's first 3D construction technology for housing. The event also highlighted ongoing central assistance for Amaravati as a permanent capital, the Polavaram project, agricultural support under PM-Kisan combined with 'Annadata Sukhi Bhava', and women's empowerment initiatives targeting 'Lakhpati Didis'.

Dr. Jitendra Singh, Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, will chair the 17th Pension Adalat at IIPA, New Delhi, on 05.10.2026. Organized by the Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare (DoPPW), this edition is thematic and will take up 897 long-pending grievances of super-senior pensioners and family pensioners across 24 Ministries/Departments filed on the CPENGRAMS Portal. Introduced in 2017 as an alternative resolution mechanism based on a Whole-of-Government approach, previous editions have achieved a 71.79% success rate by resolving 20,676 out of 28,797 grievances. The event features a hybrid participation mode, along with the release of 16th Pension Adalat success story flyers and an FAQ booklet for family pensioners.

Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan addressed the Mahaparva Kshamapana Ceremony – 2026 in New Delhi, organised by the Bhagwan Mahavir Memorial Committee and Jain Mahasabha Delhi. Highlighting timeless Jain principles, he stated that Kshamapana represents inner transformation, choosing reform over revenge, and dialogue over hatred. He emphasized that Ahimsa entails the absence of violence in thought, word, and deed, and noted Jainism's historical ties with Tamil literature and culture. Furthermore, the Vice-President connected the philosophy of friendship towards all living beings to the national ethos of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' and outlined that the vision of Viksit Bharat @ 2047 requires societal values, trust, character, and compassion alongside economic and technological development. During the event, he presented the Jain Samaj Ratna Award to Shri K. C. Jain.

The All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) in New Delhi concluded the Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) Campaign 2026, which ran from September 17 to October 2, 2026, under the theme 'Swachhata Mein Sabhag, Swachh Bharat, Viksit Bharat'. Organised by the Department of Swasthavritta and Yoga, the fortnight-long campaign included a campus-wide cleanliness drive, administration of a Swachhata pledge, felicitation of Safai Mitras, and an 'Ek Pedh Maa Ke Naam' plantation drive. Awareness programmes were conducted for patients and attendants on waste segregation, composting, the 3Rs, and avoiding single-use plastics. AIIA will continue its cleanliness efforts through Special Campaign 6.0 until October 31, 2026, focusing on e-waste management.

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, through MY Bharat and partner organisations, organised a nationwide "Walk for Nasha Mukt Yuva" event on October 4, 2026. Held across more than 150 locations, the initiative saw participation from over one lakh youth and citizens as part of the "Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat" Abhiyan. The programme aimed to spread awareness regarding the dangers of substance abuse and promote addiction-free lifestyles through 3–5 km walks, Nukkad Nataks, slogan writing, heritage walks, and the administration of the Nasha Mukt Yuva Pledge. Public representatives, including Lieutenant Governors, Cabinet Ministers, Members of Parliament, and Members of Legislative Assemblies, also participated in the nationwide campaign.

Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan addressed the 58th Foundation Day celebrations of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. He emphasized that good corporate governance acts as an invisible infrastructure sustaining investor confidence, and termed Company Secretaries as guardians of governance and the nucleus of India Inc.'s trust architecture. He also highlighted the role of institutions like ICSI, ICAI, and ICMAI in achieving Viksit Bharat @2047. During the event, he launched the MSME Compliance Calendar 2027, noted ICSI's initiatives for MSMEs and start-ups, and acknowledged contributions to the National Defence Fund and Armed Forces Flag Day Fund.

The Press Information Bureau backgrounder highlights one year of progress under the PM-SETU (Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs) scheme, launched on October 4, 2025. The scheme features a total outlay of ₹60,000 crore, shared between the Centre, States, and industry, to upgrade Government Industrial Training Institutes through a Hub-and-Spoke model and augment National Skill Training Institutes. In its first year, 850 ITIs have been identified and 14 Strategic Investment Plans worth ₹3,446 crore have been approved across multiple States and UTs. The initiative incorporates industry-led governance via Special Purpose Vehicles, introduces 32 new-age courses for emerging technologies under the Craftsmen Training Scheme, and establishes international partnerships for advanced skilling.

QNu Labs, in collaboration with the Bhaskaracharya National Institute for Space Applications and Geo-informatics (BISAG-N) and IIT Gandhinagar, successfully demonstrated India's first 5.56 km free-space Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) link. Conducted between BISAG-N and IIT Gandhinagar, the field trial achieved a stable Quantum Bit Error Rate below 5% and generated secure keys integrated with BISAG-N's Vedic Kavach platform. The architecture combined QNu Labs' Armos hardware-based QKD device with Vedic Kavach's software-based post-quantum cryptography, aiming to strengthen resilience against quantum-era security threats and advance India's secure communication infrastructure.

Union Environment Minister and the Chief Minister of Rajasthan initiated the process for the release of captive-bred Great Indian Bustards (GIB) into the wild from a soft-release facility at the Desert National Park, Jaisalmer, following a decade of conservation efforts. The GIB Conservation Breeding Centre facilities at Ramdevra and Sam currently house 97 birds, with a newly developed Rewilding Aviary inaugurated during the visit. The Bustard Recovery Programme is a collaborative effort involving the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, the Rajasthan Forest Department, and the Wildlife Institute of India (WII), with technical collaboration from the International Fund for Houbara Conservation and funding support from National CAMPA. The recovery initiatives also include novel scientific approaches such as the 'jumpstart' program and habitat restoration through fenced grassland enclosures.