Official releases, distilled into exam-ready intelligence.

The Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), including its constituent units, Public Sector Undertakings, and aided institutions, has outlined its progress and upcoming participation in institutional cleanliness and governance campaigns. Following efforts under the sequel to Special Campaign 4.0 and 5.0 conducted between December 2025 and July 2026—which involved reviewing 82,901 files, weeding out 82,002 files, disposing of public grievances, generating over Rs. 4 crore from scrap, and freeing up 8,882 square feet of space—the Department is preparing for Special Campaign 6. The preparatory phase runs from 15 September to 30 September 2026, with the implementation phase scheduled from 2 October to 31 October 2026.

The Department of Defence conducted 2,229 cleanliness drives across its attached and subordinate offices between November 2025 and August 2026, following Special Campaign 5.0 held in October 2025. These initiatives, carried out with participation from organisations such as the Directorate General Defence Estates, Directorate General Armed Forces Medical Services, Border Roads Organisation, Controller General of Defence Accounts, and Canteen Stores Department, freed up 45,448 square feet of space and generated ₹97.07 lakh through the disposal of scrap and unserviceable materials. The efforts aim to foster a clean, efficient, and productive workplace while institutionalising Swachhta in official functioning.

The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and its various institutes across India have formally participated in the 'Swachhata Hi Seva 2026' campaign. The initiative began with the administration of the 'Swachhata Pledge' to officers and staff at ICAR headquarters in Krishi Bhawan and Krishi Anusandhan Bhawan, New Delhi. The campaign emphasizes ICAR's institutional commitment to maintaining hygiene, promoting cleanliness, and fostering a clean working environment within its agricultural research facilities. This participation highlights the agency's resolve to integrate these standards into the everyday functioning of its national research network.

The Vice President attended the Hyderabad Liberation Day celebrations at Secunderabad Parade Ground, paying tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and the heroes of the Hyderabad liberation struggle. The event marked the integration of the erstwhile princely state of Hyderabad into India on September 17, 1948. Dignitaries including the Union Minister of Culture and Tourism, the Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, and the Governor of Telangana highlighted the decisive role of Sardar Patel, the courage of the armed forces and the Jodhpur Lancers, and the struggle of the people against the Nizam's rule and Razakars. The ceremony featured a march past by Central Armed Police Forces, cultural performances, a quiz competition felicitation, and a historical exhibition.

The Vice-President of India participated as the Chief Guest at the 79th Hyderabad Liberation Day celebrations held at Parade Ground, Secunderabad, Telangana. He described the integration of the erstwhile Hyderabad State into the Indian Union following the events of September 1948 and Operation Polo as a decisive chapter in independent Bharat's history. He paid tribute to freedom fighters and leaders such as Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Ramji Gond, Turrebaz Khan, and Komaram Bheem, highlighting the role of the people's movement and the Central Armed Police Forces in national integration and maintaining territorial integrity.

The Prime Minister shared an article written by Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan highlighting India's progress under the Blue Revolution. According to the article, India is looking beyond its shores to unlock its marine wealth. Furthermore, sustainable fisheries are stated to be creating new opportunities for coastal communities, youth, and women, thereby strengthening the economic life of coastal India.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared an article written by former President Ram Nath Kovind concerning India’s development trajectory. The article argues that India’s growth journey is shifting toward incorporating sections of society previously described as 'unheard, unseen, or underserved' into the national mainstream. According to the former President’s analysis, this transition is driven by the government's guiding mantra of 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas.' The article further posits that this policy focus effectively moves individuals and regions previously situated at the 'periphery' toward the center of India's development ambition.

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), along with its subordinate offices under the Ministry of Finance, is set to participate in Special Campaign 6.0 for Swachhata and efficiency from 2nd to 31st October 2026. Led by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG), the campaign builds on the achievements of Special Campaign 5.0, which included cleaning sites, disposing of physical and e-files, freeing office space, generating revenue from scrap, and resolving public grievances. Special Campaign 6.0 will focus on four key areas: disposal of e-waste, record management, space optimisation and office beautification, and accelerated grievance redressal.

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi shared an article authored by Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia highlighting the evolution of India Post into a modern, technology-driven, and professionally managed institution. According to the article, India Post integrates its extensive reach with digital capabilities spanning logistics, financial services, and citizen-centric services, while maintaining its public-service role under the guiding motto of 'Dak Seva, Jan Seva.'

The Union Cabinet has approved the Ministry of Labour & Employment's proposal to increase the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) wage ceiling for mandatory coverage from Rs. 15,000 to Rs. 25,000 per month. This change is expected to bring over 51 lakh additional employees within the mandatory social security net, expanding access to provident fund savings, pension protection under the Employees’ Pension Scheme, and insurance protection under the Employees’ Deposit Linked Insurance Scheme. The revision reflects sustained wage growth and formal employment expansion since the last revision in September 2014. The estimated five-year government expenditure for the measure is approximately Rs. 56,696 crore.

The Union Cabinet approved an increase in the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) wage ceiling for mandatory coverage from Rs. 15,000 to Rs. 25,000 per month, effective 17 September 2026. Announced by the Union Minister of Labour & Employment, the decision aims to expand statutory social security protection, provident fund savings, pension, and insurance coverage to employees drawing wages between Rs. 15,000 and Rs. 25,000 per month. The government stated that the wage ceiling had remained unchanged since September 2014. The estimated annual government outgo for the enhancement is approximately Rs. 11,339 crore, with a total estimated expenditure of about Rs. 56,696 crore over a five-year period.

The Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME) is celebrating the third anniversary of the PM Vishwakarma Scheme in Kolkata on September 17, 2026. Launched by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on September 17, 2023, the scheme aims to provide comprehensive and end-to-end support to traditional artisans and craftspeople engaged in 18 identified trades. Within three years, the scheme has registered 30 lakh beneficiaries following a three-stage verification process, achieving its registration target. Furthermore, around 24.50 lakh beneficiaries have received basic skill training, 6.18 lakh have received concessional loan support totaling ₹5,297 crore, and 18.15 lakh modern toolkits have been delivered through India Post.

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change hosted the national celebration of the 32nd World Ozone Day in Mumbai under the theme 'Global Action for a Cooler Planet'. During the event, India's Net Zero Portal and the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) Dashboard were launched to track climate commitments and missions. Officials noted that India has exceeded its Montreal Protocol obligations, phased out controlled chlorofluorocarbons, carbon tetrachloride, and halons, and met HCFC phase-out targets ahead of schedule. Additionally, 248 Industrial Training Institutions were adopted by 12 Refrigeration and Airconditioning manufacturers to train technicians in eco-friendly technologies.

The Central Government of India has reported on the implementation and progress of the PM Young Achievers Scholarship Award Scheme for Vibrant India (PM-YASASVI), aimed at the educational empowerment of students belonging to Other Backward Classes (OBCs), Economically Backward Classes (EBCs), and Denotified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes (DNTs). According to the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, a total of Rs 15,555.53 crore has been released from 2014-15 to 2025-26 under various components—such as Pre-Matric and Post-Matric Scholarships, hostel infrastructure construction for boys and girls, and Top Class Education initiatives at school and college levels—supporting more than 1069 lakh beneficiaries overall.

NITI Aayog released the ninth edition of 'Trade Watch Quarterly' for Quarter 1 of FY27 (April–June 2026), providing an assessment of global and domestic trade trends. The report highlights that India's total merchandise and services trade reached $506.9 billion in Q1 FY27, growing 15.5% year-on-year. It features a thematic focus on India's metals and ores trade, examining export competitiveness, growing import dependence for critical minerals, structural constraints, and opportunities for domestic value addition. Additionally, the publication notes India's advancement to the fourth-largest exporter of Digitally Delivered Services globally, rising from $277 billion in 2024 to $317 billion in 2025.

Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana–Urban (PMAY-U) is a flagship mission launched in June 2015 to ensure 'Housing for All' in urban areas by providing pucca houses with basic civic amenities to eligible EWS, LIG, MIG families, and slum dwellers. Building on implementation experiences and increasing demand, PMAY-U 2.0 was launched in September 2024 to provide financial assistance of up to ₹2.50 lakh per unit to an additional 1 crore urban poor and middle-class families through four verticals: Beneficiary-Led Construction (BLC), Affordable Housing in Partnership (AHP), Affordable Rental Housing (ARH), and Interest Subsidy Scheme (ISS). The mission places a strong emphasis on inclusivity, mandating ownership or co-ownership of houses for women, and prioritizes vulnerable groups including SCs, STs, OBCs, and persons with disabilities. Technological interventions such as geo-tagging, dashboards, and the Unified Web Portal are utilized for transparent monitoring.

Union Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change launched India’s Net Zero Portal and the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) Dashboard in Mumbai on World Ozone Day 2026. The Net Zero Portal serves as a centralised digital platform for entities across sectors to voluntarily register, disclose greenhouse gas emissions, declare Net Zero targets, and provide annual progress updates. The NAPCC Dashboard provides a consolidated digital view to monitor implementation progress across National Missions under the NAPCC, strengthening inter-ministerial coordination, evidence-based assessment, and transparency in domestic and international climate actions.

The PM Vishwakarma scheme, launched on 17 September 2023, is a Central Sector Scheme with an outlay of ₹13,000 crore for FY2023-24 to FY2027-28. It is designed to provide end-to-end support to traditional artisans and craftspeople belonging to 18 notified family-based trades in the unorganised sector. Built around the pillars of Samman, Samarthya, and Samriddhi, the scheme encompasses recognition via certificates and ID cards, skill upgradation training with daily stipends, modern toolkits up to ₹15,000, collateral-free enterprise development loans up to ₹3 lakh at a 5% concessional interest rate, digital transaction incentives, and extensive marketing support. As the scheme approaches its third anniversary, its initial registration target of 30 lakh beneficiaries has been achieved, with significant disbursements in training, toolkits, credit, and digital enablement recorded alongside formalisation through the Udyam Assist Platform.

The Union Cabinet has approved the Ministry of Labour & Employment's proposal to raise the wage ceiling for mandatory coverage under the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) from Rs.15,000 to Rs.25,000 per month. This change is expected to bring over 51 lakh additional employees within the mandatory EPFO framework, extending access to provident fund savings, pension protection under the Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS), and insurance protection under the Employees’ Deposit Linked Insurance Scheme (EDLI). The revision accounts for sustained wage growth, rising incomes, and the expansion of formal employment since the ceiling was last updated in September 2014. The estimated five-year expenditure stands at approximately Rs.56,696 crore.

NITI Aayog launched the second edition of the India Electric Mobility Index (IEMI) report during a workshop on State EV Policies. Addressing the event, Shri Rajiv Gauba emphasized electric mobility as a strategic, economic, and environmental imperative for Viksit Bharat 2047, citing India's heavy reliance on crude oil imports, public health costs from vehicular emissions, and the automotive sector's economic footprint. The release highlighted government financial support exceeding ₹92,000 crore via initiatives like FAME, PM E-DRIVE, PM E-bus Sewa, and PLI schemes, along with the rollout of the Unified Bharat e-Charge app. Furthermore, it noted that 29 States and Union Territories have notified EV policies, with IEMI scores indicating overall improvements across states.