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Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare chaired a meeting to review the action plan for strengthening Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) through enhanced State participation, following recommendations from the 5th Chief Secretaries’ Conference 2025. Key targets discussed include upgrading infrastructure and logistics across 300 prioritized KVKs by March 2027 and establishing Incubation-cum-Skill Centres in all KVKs by December 2028. The meeting addressed personnel reforms approved by the Department of Expenditure, timely fund flows for seasonal agricultural programmes like Cluster Frontline Demonstrations on Pulses and Oilseeds, and KVK support for the Pradhan Mantri Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana. The review emphasized Centre-State convergence, adequate manpower, and timely resource allocation.

The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment implements the Centrally Sponsored Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme for Scheduled Caste students through State Governments and Union Territory Administrations to support post-matriculation and post-secondary education. Applications are invited through designated State scholarship portals or the National Scholarship Portal. The release of the Central share is linked to the disbursement of the corresponding State or UT share and verified beneficiary data on the National Scholarship Portal. Direct Benefit Transfer, introduced in 2021-22 alongside Aadhaar-seeded bank payments, facilitates simpler fund flows, accurate targeting, de-duplication, and transparency. The Department conducts outreach via advertisements and social media, and reviews implementation through national-level Chintan Shivirs, regional meetings, and national conferences.

The IndiaAI Mission, under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), held a bilateral dialogue with a delegation from Sweden under the Sweden-India Technology and AI Corridor (SITAC) in New Delhi. The session focused on strategic cooperation in Artificial Intelligence and digitalisation, exploring synergies between India’s AI ecosystem and Swedish industrial and technology capabilities. Discussions covered key priorities of the IndiaAI Mission including compute capacity, datasets, indigenous AI, start-up financing, and Safe & Trusted AI, alongside policy, data governance, and industrial enterprise adoption.

The Ministry of Ayush hosted a curtain-raiser press conference for the 11th Ayurveda Day 2026, scheduled to be celebrated on 23 September 2026 in Nagpur, Maharashtra. The theme for the event is “Ayurveda for a Healthier Tomorrow” (‘स्वस्थ भविष्य के लिए आयुर्वेद’). The nationwide campaign aims to promote integrative healthcare, evidence-based research and innovation in Ayurveda, and community wellbeing linked with sustainable living. Key initiatives announced include the National Dhanwantari Ayurveda Awards 2026, safety dossiers on medicinal plants, Standard Treatment Guidelines for skin diseases, a report on the Ayush Services Sector, and Ayush Vision 2030, with officials urging the initiative to evolve into a national health communication campaign.

The Nagpur Chapter of the Mining Engineers’ Association of India (MEAI) and the Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM) jointly organised a one-day workshop in Nagpur on the Mining Tenement System (MTS). The workshop focused on leveraging artificial intelligence, data analytics, GIS, and IoT to transform mining data into an intelligent governance and regulatory framework. Officials noted that the MTS currently has 14 modules covering mine spatial data, operations, production, and revenue, and that the Bureau is working to integrate AI to automate alerts for violations, reduce traditional inspection dependence, and ease industry compliance.

A two-day National Symposium on 'Geosynthetics for Performance Enhancement and Distress Mitigation in Highways and Railways' was inaugurated at the CSIR-Central Road Research Institute (CSIR-CRRI) in New Delhi. Jointly organized by CSIR-CRRI and the Geosynthetics Society, Pune, the event brings together policymakers, infrastructure authorities, and researchers to discuss engineering solutions using advanced polymeric materials for national highways, high-speed rail lines, and strategic mountain corridors. Discussions covered distress remediation in reinforced soil walls, railway modernization and track-bed stabilization, pavement stabilization, and rockfall protection in challenging terrains.

The Vice-President of India attended a public reception in Shillong, Meghalaya, and laid foundation stones and inaugurated infrastructure projects worth over ₹1,000 crore. These projects span water supply, road connectivity, healthcare, and power infrastructure, including the New Shillong Water Supply Scheme Phase II and a 30-bedded AYUSH facility. The Vice-President highlighted Meghalaya's cultural heritage, matrilineal traditions, and grassroots democracy, while emphasizing inclusive development, secularism, and rural connectivity under national initiatives like PMGSY, PM-DevINE, and the Jal Jeevan Mission. He reiterated the goal of achieving Viksit Bharat by 2047 through inclusive growth and harmony with nature.

The two-day IIM Nagpur Media Conclave 2026 concluded at the Indian Institute of Management Nagpur, centering on the theme “Media, Leadership and the New World Order.” The event brought together policymakers, media leaders, Padma Awardees, academics, and students to deliberate on responsible media, ethical leadership, technology, public communication, and youth involvement in nation-building. Key addresses were delivered by Union Minister Shri Nitin Gadkari, Maharashtra Minister Adv. Ashish Shelar, IIM Nagpur Director Prof. Bhimaraya Metri, and industry figures who stressed the importance of credibility, professional ethics, fact-checking, artificial intelligence management, entrepreneurship, and guiding India's demographic dividend with a strong ethical foundation.

The Vice-President of India laid the foundation stone for ₹110 crore infrastructure development projects at Gauhati University, which include a multidisciplinary academic building, a boys' and international students' hostel, and works related to an auditorium and library. During the address, the Vice-President noted the history of Gauhati University, established in 1948 as the first university in Northeast India. He highlighted national higher education expansions since 2014, including a rise in women's enrollment in higher education, and commended Assam's development in infrastructure, education, and employment. Additionally, the Vice-President released books on Bhupen Hazarika and Assamese lexicography, and administered a 'No to Drugs' pledge to the youth.

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi shared an article written by Union Minister of State Shri Jayant Chaudhary, which emphasizes teaching as a creative act and an art that requires human connections, pedagogy, and recognizing potential in students. The article notes that initiatives such as NEP 2020, ULLAS, and Vidyanjali strengthen teaching and learning while acknowledging teachers as key contributors to nation-building.

According to the Ministry of Coal, rake loading of coal to the power sector showed a continuous upward trend over four days, rising from 370 rakes per day on September 3, 2026, to 444 rakes per day on September 6, 2026. This reflects a net addition of 74 rakes per day or about a 20% improvement, attributed to the efforts of Coal India Limited, its subsidiaries, SCCL, and captive mine operators. Several coal-producing companies registered single-day improvements on September 6, 2026. The Ministry states that critical thermal plants with stocks below 25% of normative requirements are being actively monitored with corrective supply measures in place.

The Press Information Bureau release details the educational journey of Dr. Abinash Mandal, a scholar from an aspirational district in Udalguri, Assam, who overcame socio-economic and geographical barriers to complete his Ph.D. from Pondicherry University. His doctoral research in commerce and forensic accounting was supported by the National Fellowship for Scheduled Caste Students (NFSC) Scheme from 2020 to 2024. The scheme provided a monthly fellowship of Rs 37,000 as a Junior Research Fellow (JRF), later enhanced to Rs 42,000 as a Senior Research Fellow (SRF). This financial assistance helped him focus on full-time research, access study materials, and publish papers. Dr. Mandal currently serves as Guest Faculty at Pondicherry University.

According to the Ministry of Coal, Coal India Limited (CIL) has recorded a sharp increase in coal production and power sector supplies following the recession of rainfall across its mining regions. CIL’s average daily coal production rose by 35% from 1.36 Million Tonnes (MT) during the first three days of September 2026 to 1.83 MT on September 6, 2026, driven by subsidiaries such as NCL and SECL. Consequently, average daily despatches to the power sector increased by 24% from 1.37 MT to 1.7 MT over the same period. Additionally, average daily Overburden Removal doubled to 5.1 Million Cubic Metres, indicating enhanced future production readiness as dry working benches and dewatered mines resume operations.

The Election Commission of India has announced the schedule for bye-elections to five Assembly Constituencies across Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and West Bengal, and one Parliamentary Constituency in Assam. The vacancies arose primarily due to resignations. The poll process will utilize Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and VVPATs across all polling stations, with the Electoral Photo Identity Card (EPIC) serving as the main document for voter identification alongside other approved documents. The Model Code of Conduct comes into force immediately in the concerned districts. Additionally, candidates and political parties are required to publish information regarding criminal antecedents in media outlets across specified time blocks, in compliance with Supreme Court directives.

The Press Information Bureau release highlights the academic journey of Smt. Manika Mandal, a 33-year-old scholar from West Bengal who successfully completed her Ph.D. despite financial hardships. Before receiving assistance, she faced severe economic constraints and limited educational resources that hindered her higher studies. In April 2017, she began receiving support under the National Fellowship for Scheduled Caste Students (NFSC) Scheme, availing approximately Rs. 20 lakh in fellowship assistance. This financial support eased education and research-related expenditures, providing the stability required to continue her doctoral work and achieve her academic goals.

Indian Naval Ship Sudarshini concluded its port call at Barcelona, Spain, on September 6, 2026, as part of the Lokayan 26 expedition. During the visit, professional exchanges took place between the Commanding Officer and senior officials of the Spanish Navy and maritime authorities. The visit also featured a deck reception and opened the ship to visitors, including the Indian diaspora and local residents, to interact with the crew and trainees. The port call aimed to reaffirm maritime ties and promote professional and cultural engagement between India and Spain.

This press release highlights the case study of an individual's recovery from substance dependency under the National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction (NAPDDR) scheme. It details the challenges faced by the individual, including emotional stress, social stigma, educational disruption, and geographical accessibility hurdles in Nagaland's Tseminyu district. Through interventions provided by the District De-Addiction Centre (DDAC) under NAPDDR—such as individual counselling, psychological support, de-addiction services, and family involvement—the individual achieved sobriety, engaged in self-employment, and successfully reintegrated into society.

The Mumbai Port Authority hosted a parliamentary delegation from Seychelles, led by Hon’ble Azarel Ernesta, Speaker of the National Assembly of Seychelles, at the Mumbai International Cruise Terminal under a bilateral parliamentary exchange programme. During the visit, the delegation was briefed on the terminal's facilities, cruise infrastructure, maritime connectivity along India’s western coast, the proposed Mumbai Marina Project, and various sustainability measures undertaken by the port authority. The visit served to showcase India's modern maritime and passenger infrastructure and share development experiences with an international delegation.

The valediction ceremony of Aarohan–2026, Batch-II—a 40-working-day orientation course for newly promoted Income Tax Officers from the Mumbai and Pune regions—concluded at Karjat. Conducted by the National Academy of Direct Taxes (NADT-RC), Mumbai, the training program covered Income Tax Law, the New Income Tax Act, 2025, accountancy, tax administration, and leadership skills for 35 officers. Participants delivered research-based project presentations on topics such as the gig economy, Viksit Bharat @2047, tax measures against recession and inflation, voluntary compliance, and lessons from Singapore's tax reforms. Senior officials emphasized the importance of integrity, empathy, and taxpayer-centric administration.

The Union Finance Minister met with a delegation of bank employees representing various Public Sector Banks, led by the Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh. During the meeting, the delegation raised issues concerning the banking sector, including the review of ex-gratia payments, medical facilities for retired employees, and the structure of the Performance Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Public Sector Bank employees. In response to these concerns, the government decided to keep in abeyance the implementation of the PLI Scheme dated 19.11.2024 for the financial year 2025–26, with plans to address it during ongoing Bipartite Settlement or Joint Note discussions.