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The CEO of BHASHINI delivered the keynote address at the Military Nursing Service (MNS) Scientific Conclave on Digital Innovations in Nursing Practice, held during the MNS Centenary Year celebrations in Delhi. The address focused on the role of digital health, Language AI, and technology in transforming healthcare delivery across India's diverse linguistic landscape. The discussion highlighted BHASHINI's four pillars, the need for medical and nursing glossaries for AI systems, the BHASHINI Domain Innovation Challenge in Healthcare, and tools like AI-powered voice-to-text for OPD prescriptions. The release also notes BHASHINI's role under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology in driving multilingual digital inclusion.

Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, held bilateral talks with the Dutch Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security and Nature, Mr. Silvio Erkens, in New Delhi on 28th September 2026. The discussions centered on reviewing ongoing agricultural cooperation, enhancing productivity via modern technology and knowledge exchange, and exploring new avenues such as seed sector cooperation through a work plan. Both sides discussed progress regarding the establishment of 25 Centres of Excellence in agriculture and horticulture, market access issues, and potential areas of collaboration in agricultural innovation.

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitated the export of a 1 MT consignment of popped Makhana from Purnea, Bihar, to Greece. Sourced by Indo Global Export and exported through S. S Foods Exports Pvt. Ltd., the shipment moves from Mundra Port to Piraeus Port. India is the global leader in Makhana production, with Bihar accounting for 80-85% of the national output across more than 35,000 hectares. During FY 2025-26, India exported over 7,000 MT of Makhana and value-added products worth USD 22 million to more than 20 international destinations. The export initiative aims to enhance farmer realization, expand international market access, and strengthen export-oriented value chains.

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh launched the implementation phase of 'Special Swachhata Campaign 6.0' across the Personnel, Science & Technology, and Earth Sciences Ministries. Spanning from October 2 to October 31, 2026, the campaign focuses on reducing administrative pendency, weeding out obsolete records, clearing office space, and managing e-waste and scrap. According to the Minister, over the past five years, special campaigns have generated ₹5,102.91 crore from scrap and e-waste disposal, freed over 1,049 lakh square feet of office space, and weeded out over 180 lakh files. The initiative also highlights CSIR's 'Waste-to-Wealth' technologies aimed at resource recovery, recycling, and value creation from municipal, electronic, and industrial waste.

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh stated that robotics, artificial intelligence (AI), and nanoscience will form an ecosystem for precision health delivery and medicine. Delivering the inaugural address at the International Conference of the "Society of Robotic Surgery," he noted that robotics will extend beyond surgery into specialties like endocrinology and cardiology, and highlighted tele-robotics as a way to cross geographical barriers to reach patients. He also mentioned initiatives like the Genome India Programme, where 10,000 individuals have been sequenced, and discussed nanomedicine applications such as oral insulin development. The Minister emphasized that these technologies can help address India's complex healthcare landscape, where infectious diseases coexist with lifestyle and metabolic disorders.

The Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) held its 140th Enforcement Task Force meeting to review inspections, compliance, and enforcement actions across the National Capital Region for the period between September 8 and September 24, 2026. During this 17-day reporting period, 197 inspections were conducted across construction sites, industrial sectors, and diesel generator sets, with violations identified in 85 cases. Proposed enforcement actions include project closures, unit sealings, and Environmental Compensation. The meeting also reviewed special inspection drives conducted in Hapur and Loni (Ghaziabad) in Uttar Pradesh, cumulative inspection data covering 28,744 entities, and the status of resumption orders.

Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan attended the 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan' and 'Swayampurna Goa' programme in Ponda, Goa, where he launched the 'Goa Fresh' brand to give agricultural produce a distinct identity. Highlighting Goa's favorable conditions for farming such as coconut, cashew, and spices, the Minister assured central government support for agricultural transformation in the state. The event also marked the sixth anniversary of the Swayampurna Goa initiative and featured the launch of an FPO policy, the Start-up Village Entrepreneurship Programme, distribution of agricultural subsidies, and financial support for self-help groups and food enterprises under government schemes.

The Office of the Controller of Communication Accounts (CCA), Maharashtra and Goa, organised a fortnight-long cleanliness campaign from September 17 to October 2, 2026, under the national initiative Swachhata Hi Seva 2026. Aligned with the theme "Swachhata Mein Sahbhag, Swachh Bharat, Viksit Bharat", the campaign featured activities including the Swachhata Pledge, a tree plantation drive, an awareness march on waste management and civic responsibility, and a mass Shramdaan drive at the BSNL Administrative Building Compound in Mumbai.

The Department of Telecommunications launched the implementation phase of Special Campaign 6 following the conclusion of the Swachhata Hi Seva-2026 Campaign. Initiated with a tree plantation by the Union Minister of Communications and Development of North Eastern Region, the campaign runs from October 2 to October 31, 2026. During the identification phase up to September 30, 2026, the Department set targets to review and weed out 12,513 physical files and dispose of pending matters including 55 VIP references, 2,270 public grievances, and 640 public grievance appeals. Over 450 campaign sites have been identified pan India across organizations, field offices, and Public Sector Undertakings to dispose of scrap and e-waste, free up office space, and generate revenue.

Indian Naval Ship Trishul, a frontline guided missile stealth frigate, arrived at Valencia, Spain, on September 30, 2026, as part of its ongoing deployment to the Mediterranean, Atlantic, and adjoining maritime regions. The port call includes professional interactions, cross-deck visits, sporting, and cultural engagements with the Spanish Navy to exchange operational experiences and foster mutual understanding. Earlier in this deployment, INS Trishul participated in the 24th edition of Exercise VARUNA with the French Navy at Toulon. The deployment highlights the Indian Navy's sustained maritime engagement with friendly foreign countries and partner navies.

The Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, is organizing Yuva Sangam Phase VII under the Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat programme to strengthen people-to-people connections and promote mutual understanding among India's youth. The Sikkim–Rajasthan exchange commenced when the first tour was flagged off from Sikkim University on September 25, 2026. The Rajasthan leg, hosted by IIT Jodhpur, involves the Sikkim delegation participating in cultural and educational engagements. On October 1, 2026, the delegates visited Mehrangarh Fort and interacted with Shri Gaj Singh II to learn about Rajasthan's heritage, traditions, and history.

The Ministry of Education is organising Yuva Sangam Phase VII under the Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat programme to promote national integration, people-to-people connections, and mutual understanding among youth. As part of this initiative, a delegation from Madhya Pradesh, with the School of Planning and Architecture (SPA), Bhopal as the nodal institute, visited Karnataka, where they were hosted by the Central University of Karnataka. During their visit, the youth interacted with the Governor of Karnataka, visited historical and educational landmarks such as Bidar Fort and IIM Bengaluru, met Padma Shri awardee Rasheed Ahmed Quadri to learn about Bidriware craft, and visited Gurudwara Sri Nanak Jhira Sahib. The initiative is built upon five thematic pillars: Paryatan, Parampara, Pragati, Paraspar Sampark, and Prodyogiki.

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah is scheduled to address the Gopalak Sammelan in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, and inaugurate a State-Level Exhibition on Nyaya Sanhita. During the event, multiple dairy and cooperative infrastructure projects will be launched or have their foundation stones laid digitally, including a 3 lakh litres per day capacity milk processing plant in Ujjain, a product dairy plant in Bhopal, a State-Level Central Laboratory in Bhopal, and strengthening works for a mini dairy plant in Shivpuri. Additionally, an MoU will be exchanged between KRIBHCO and the Madhya Pradesh State Biodiversity Board for an urban forest project. Bonuses, financial assistance to Gaushalas, and dividends worth ₹15.10 crore will be distributed to members of Dairy Cooperative Societies, alongside the felicitation of 'Gopalak Didis'.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his birth anniversary, emphasizing the global relevance of Gandhi's philosophy in the context of humanity. The Prime Minister specifically highlighted Gandhi’s advocacy for 'Swadeshi', with a particular focus on the promotion of Khadi. To mark the occasion, the Prime Minister encouraged citizens to purchase at least one Khadi product, framing it as a point of pride and a step toward the vision of a 'Viksit Bharat' (Developed India). The Prime Minister expressed that Gandhi’s teachings remain a guiding force for societal development.

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has commenced the Implementation Phase of Special Campaign 6, running from October 2, 2026, to October 31, 2026. Aligned with the guidelines of the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG), the campaign aims to institutionalize Swachhata, minimize pendency in government offices, and promote scientific e-waste management. Spanning subordinate, autonomous, regional, and field offices, the campaign focuses on effective collection, segregation, and disposal of electronic waste, records management, space management, and resolving references like public grievances and parliamentary matters based on pre-identified targets.

On the occasion of Mahatma Gandhi's birth anniversary, the Prime Minister highlighted Bapu's life as a beacon of truth, non-violence, compassion, and service. To commemorate these ideals, the Prime Minister shared a Sanskrit Subhashitam from the Bhagavad Gita (Chapter 12, Verse 13). The verse defines an ideal seeker as one who remains free from hatred toward all beings, practices friendship and compassion, avoids ego and attachment, maintains equanimity in joy and sorrow, and possesses a forgiving nature. The Prime Minister noted that these enduring values continue to serve as a guiding light for humanity across generations.

The Department of School Education and Literacy, Union Ministry of Education, organized a Swachhata Shramdaan at a PM SHRI school in New Delhi as part of the Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) 2026 campaign. Led by the Secretary of DoSEL, the initiative involved students, teachers, and senior officials under Eco Clubs for Mission LiFE. The cleanliness drive spanned the school campus, an adjoining community space, and a nearby park. It included a tree plantation program under 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam 3.0' and a quiz on the Solid Waste Management Rules to promote environmental conservation, sustainable practices, and responsible waste disposal among students.

The Department of Food and Public Distribution (DFPD), along with its subordinate offices and public sector undertakings, is undertaking Special Campaign 6 focusing on cleanliness, effective record management, grievance redressal, disposal of unserviceable items, and streamlining of office processes. Under the campaign, 949 sites have been identified for cleanliness drives, and unserviceable items including e-waste are being disposed of. The department has targeted references from Members of Parliament, public grievances, state government references, and public grievance appeals for disposal, alongside reviewing physical and electronic files.

The Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN), Jaipur, seized 1.080 kg of hydroponic weed (ganja) concealed inside an international parcel received from Thailand at the Foreign Post Office (FPO) in Jaipur. Acting on specific intelligence, officers examined the parcel—which contained packets of cakes and other articles—and discovered the contraband hidden inside 29 pouches of cakes used as a camouflage method. The recovered substance was seized under the relevant provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985, and further investigation is underway.

The Department of Food and Public Distribution (DFPD) concluded the Swachhata Hi Seva-2026 campaign on 2nd October 2026. Commencing on 17th September 2026, the nationwide campaign involved cleanliness drives, awareness activities, drawing competitions, walkathons, tree plantations under 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam', and cultural programmes conducted by the Department alongside its PSUs, attached, and subordinate offices such as the Food Corporation of India (FCI), Central Warehousing Corporation (CWC), IGMRI, and the Central Grain Analysis Laboratory. On Swachh Bharat Diwas, coinciding with the 157th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, officials paid floral tributes and felicitated SafaiMitras and Safai Workers for their contributions to office premises hygiene.