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The Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM) under the Ministry of Finance achieved zero pendency in key categories such as Public Grievances, Appeals, Inter-Ministerial and PMO References, and Parliamentary Assurances under the Special Campaign 5.0 framework between November 2025 and August 2026. The department also undertook Swachhata initiatives including urinal sensor installations, the scrapping of a condemned vehicle to optimize parking space, and the organization of a Swachhata Pakhwada in January 2026. DIPAM is now preparing for Special Campaign 6.0 scheduled from 2nd to 31st October 2026.

The Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), Pune, observed World Ozone Day 2026 by organizing a beach clean-up and plastic collection drive at Nagaon Beach, Mumbai. This event formed part of the Ministry of Earth Sciences' nationwide 'Swachh Sagar, Surakshit Sagar (SSSS) 5.0' campaign, which ran from 12 to 19 September 2026 as a precursor to International Coastal Cleanup Day. The initiative involved officials, students, and local community volunteers taking a pledge for coastal health, carrying out manual waste segregation, and handing over 200 kg of plastic waste to local municipal authorities and authorized recycling agencies.

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) is preparing for the upcoming Special Swachchta Campaign 6.0, following the completion of over 90% of its targets under Special Campaign 5.0. The upcoming campaign focuses on influencing citizens, enhancing governance through digital workflows, institutionalizing e-waste management, and implementing waste-to-wealth practices. The Ministry's past efforts included workplace cleanliness, office space optimization, addressing pending references and public grievances (CPGRAMS), continuous plantation and health checkup drives, and scrap disposal for better record management and space optimization.

The Ministry of Steel and its Public Sector Undertakings are participating in Special Campaign 6.0 from October 2 to October 31, 2026, preceded by a preparatory phase from September 15 to 30, 2026. The campaign focuses on cleanliness, sustainability, efficient governance, and specifically highlights the effective collection, segregation, and disposal of e-waste as per the E-waste (Management) Rules, 2022. Other priority areas include mechanised cleaning practices, timely disposal of pending administrative references and old files, and digital awareness outreach. The initiative builds upon the outcomes of Special Campaign 5.0 held in October 2025.

The Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs & Sports chaired district-level review meetings in Saitual and Kolasib during a visit to Mizoram in September 2026. The discussions focused on grassroots sports, youth engagement, substance-abuse prevention under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan, agriculture, organic produce supply linkages, infrastructure, and healthcare. Key administrative and developmental priorities were evaluated, including road connectivity, the functioning of Krishi Vigyan Kendras, cooperatives, the Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP), and the mobilisation of youth through the MY Bharat platform.

The Union Minister of Culture and Tourism launched the 8th Edition of the PM Mementos e-Auction in New Delhi, offering 1,498 mementos presented to the Prime Minister on various occasions. The e-auction commences from 17th September 2026 through the official portal, featuring items that represent India's traditional craftsmanship, cultural practices, spiritual traditions, and sporting achievements. Notable items include a Silver Memento of Lord Ram from Karnataka, a Silver Replica of Kakatiya Kala Thoranam, and a Framed Tree of Life Gond Art Painting. Proceeds from the auction are directed toward supporting the Namami Gange Programme. The National Gallery of Modern Art coordinated the documentation, exhibition, and operational aspects of the initiative in coordination with other agencies.

The 6th meeting of the Institute Finance Committee (IFC) of the National Homoeopathy Research Institute in Mental Health (NHRIMH), Kottayam, was held under the chairpersonship of the Joint Secretary, Ministry of Ayush. The committee reviewed financial, academic, research, infrastructural, and administrative developments, and inaugurated a Skill Laboratory for postgraduate students. Key priorities discussed included strengthening the research ecosystem for neurological and psychiatric disorders, upgrading laboratory infrastructure and quality assurance, encouraging academic collaborations, and organizing a National Conference on World Mental Health Day.

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi congratulated legendary actor Shri Anant Nag Ji on being conferred the Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2024. The Government of India announced the award on the recommendation of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award Selection Committee for his contribution to Indian cinema, particularly Kannada cinema, and an illustrious cinematic journey spanning several decades. The award is scheduled to be presented at the 72nd National Film Awards ceremony on September 22, 2026, in Kevadia, Gujarat.

The Department of Food and Public Distribution (DFPD) is preparing for Special Campaign 6, scheduled from 2nd October to 31st October 2026. The campaign focuses on institutionalizing Swachhata, clearing pending matters, record management, space optimization, e-waste disposal, and beautification of office premises. Building on the previous Special Campaign 5.0—which weeded out 1,23,853 files, freed 49,830 square feet of space, and generated Rs. 1.67 crore in revenue—the Department continued sustained efforts between November 2025 and August 2026 by freeing an additional 72,577 square feet, conducting 1,493 cleanliness drives, and generating further revenue from scrap disposal.

Mr. Sowndar, a 22-year-old resident of Periyampatti village in Dharmapuri district, Tamil Nadu, overcame financial constraints to become a self-reliant rural entrepreneur through financial assistance received under the MSME Loan Scheme of the National Scheduled Castes Finance and Development Corporation (NSFDC). With an assistance of Rs. 2 lakh, he established a provision store, which helped increase his monthly income from approximately Rs. 17,000 to Rs. 23,000 after repayment, thereby improving his family's economic condition and meeting daily needs.

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has announced its participation in Special Campaign 6, scheduled from 2nd to 31st October 2026, aimed at institutionalizing Swachhata and minimizing pendency in government offices. Coordinated by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG), the campaign features a preparatory phase, an implementation phase, and an evaluation phase. Special Campaign 6 emphasizes scientific e-waste management with a focus on effective collection, segregation, and disposal. The MoEFCC reported achievements from December 2025 to August 2026, including disposing of public grievances, freeing office space, weeding out files, and earning revenue through scrap disposal.

The Department of Rural Development under the Ministry of Rural Development is set to participate in Special Campaign 6.0 from October 2 to October 31, 2026, following guidelines from the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG). The campaign focuses on promoting cleanliness, institutionalizing swachhata, and reducing pending matters across the department and its autonomous bodies. Previously, under Special Campaign 5.0, the department achieved significant disposal rates for public grievances, MP references, State references, and PMO references. Additionally, ongoing efforts between November 2025 and August 2026 resulted in the disposal of numerous pending references including 55,256 public grievances and 124 MP references.

The Department of Health & Family Welfare is launching Special Campaign 6 from 2nd to 31st October 2026 to promote Swachhata, effective disposal of e-waste, workspace cleanliness, and minimization of pendency in government offices. A preparatory phase is scheduled from 15th to 30th September 2026. Between November 2025 and August 2026, the department reviewed over 65,000 files, disposed of more than 47,000 public grievances, and conducted 659 cleanliness campaigns. These continuous efforts freed up 24,299 square feet of space and generated revenue worth ₹21.26 lakh through scrap disposal.

The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs undertook activities under Special Campaign 5.0, focusing on cleanliness, efficient record management, disposal of pending matters, space optimization, and paperless governance from October 2025 through August 2026. The Ministry achieved 100 per cent disposal of identified public grievances and pending public grievance appeals, weeded out 172 files, freed office space, and disposed of obsolete materials and e-waste. It further promoted paperless governance through digital platforms like e-Office, e-HRMS, and the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) for State Legislatures. Additionally, the Ministry coordinated to expedite pending legislative matters such as Parliamentary Assurances and Rule 377 matters.

Twenty National Cadet Corps (NCC) girl cadets successfully completed the 'Aparajita - Parang La 2026' High Altitude Long Trek, covering approximately 250 kilometres over 30 days. Flagged off by Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh in New Delhi on August 18, 2026, and flagged-in by DG NCC Lt Gen Virendra Vats and Additional Secretary (Ministry of Defence) Smt Dipti Mohil Chawla at Karzok, Ladakh on September 16, 2026, the team traversed the Parang La Pass at 5,578 metres from Kibber in Himachal Pradesh to Karzok in Ladakh. The expedition was organized to promote young women's participation in adventure activities and foster national integration.

The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, is scheduled to visit Telangana on September 17, 2026. During his visit, he will serve as the Chief Guest at the Hyderabad Liberation Day celebrations organized at the Parade Ground in Hyderabad.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a Sanskrit Subhashitam via his official social media channel. The verse describes the connection between prosperity and specific human traits. According to the Prime Minister, the Subhashitam conveys that prosperity persists with individuals who are courageous, steadfast, wise, and endowed with strength, comparing this relationship to the constant association between the Sun and its rays.

The Department of Rural Development and the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) have signed an MoU to establish a community-based outreach mechanism of 'Pension Sakhis' across rural India. The initiative leverages the women-led Self Help Group (SHG) network under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana–National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM), including Banking Correspondent Sakhis, to expand pension awareness, financial literacy, enrolment, and post-enrolment support for retirement planning. It seeks to address limited formal financial access among rural households, utilizing digital platforms like the LoKoS system for monitoring and service delivery.

The Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation (MoSPI) released the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) Monthly Bulletin for August 2026. Conducted by the National Statistical Office (NSO), the survey provides monthly and quarterly estimates of labour force indicators following the Current Weekly Status (CWS) approach. For persons aged 15 years and above, the overall Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) rose to 55.6% in August 2026 from 55.4% in July 2026. The overall Worker Population Ratio (WPR) increased to 52.8%, while the overall Unemployment Rate (UR) remained stable at 5.0%. Notably, rural areas observed a decline in the Unemployment Rate to 4.1%, alongside an upward momentum in female LFPR, which reached 34.8% overall.

The Ministry of Coal has released a detailed report on the technology transformation of Coal India Limited (CIL) from conventional to smart mining. To bolster energy security, industrial growth, and sustainability, CIL is modernizing both underground and open-cast operations using advanced digital interventions such as IoT, AI, data analytics, remote sensing, and GIS. Key initiatives span resource exploration via machine learning, deployment of higher-capacity Heavy Earth Moving Machinery (HEMM), electronic detonators, First Mile Connectivity infrastructure, environmental management systems, and enterprise IT integration like SAP S/4HANA. The future roadmap includes autonomous mining, 5G networks, dry beneficiation, R&D investments through the National Centre for Coal and Energy Research (NaCCER), and collaborative Centres of Excellence.