New Delhi, October 2: In pursuance of the guidelines issued by the Government, the Department of Pharmaceuticals (DoP), along with its attached and subordinate organizations – including the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA), Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI), National Institutes of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPERs), and Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) – officially commenced Special Campaign 6, on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, on October 2, 2026. Following an intensive Preparatory Phase (September 15–30, 2026) where baseline targets, site identifications, and record inventories were successfully completed, the Department has now transitioned into the active implementation phase running…
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New Delhi, October 2: The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitated the flag-off of a consignment of 1 MT of Popped (Phool) Makhana from Purnea, Bihar, for export to Greece, marking another step towards expanding international market access for Bihar’s traditional Makhana and creating opportunities for improved farmer realisation through export-oriented value chains. The consignment, sourced by Indo Global Export, Belouri, Purnea, is being exported to Greece through S. S Foods Exports Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi. The shipment will move from Mundra Port in India to Piraeus Port in Greece. The export has also resulted in…
New Delhi, October 2: The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitated the flag-off of a consignment of 24 MT of frozen food products from Sonipat, Haryana to Canada on 1st October 2026. The shipment, exported by Aterna Foods Producer Company Limited, comprises 2,295 boxes of frozen food products with a total shipment value of CAD 35,140. The FPO-led export includes green peas, mixed vegetables, peas and carrots, sweet corn, samosa, among other products. The exporting unit was supported by APEDA under its Financial Assistance Scheme. The shipment marks another step towards expanding international market opportunities for…
New Delhi, October 2: NITI Aayog, in collaboration with the Government of West Bengal and with technical support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), organised a National Workshop on SDG Budgeting in Kolkata on 29 September 2026 under the State Support Mission (SSM) initiative of NITI Aayog. The Workshop focused on strengthening the alignment of planning and budgeting processes with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with emphasis on institutionalising SDG budget tagging and translating financial commitments into measurable development outcomes at the sub-national level. The Workshop brought together participants from 32 States and Union Territories, along with senior officials…
New Delhi, October 2: The Department of Commerce, has vide Notification No. 41/2026-27 dated 30th September 2026 extended the continuation of Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) Scheme upto 31st December 2026 and shall be available for exports made by Domestic Tariff Area (DTAs) Units, Advance Authorisation (AA) Holders, Special Economic Zone (SEZ) Units and Export Oriented Units(EOUs). The RoDTEP Scheme refunds embedded, un-rebated Central, State and local duties, taxes and levies borne on exported products — including prior-stage cumulative indirect taxes The existing RoDTEP rates and value caps, as notified in Appendix 4R and Appendix 4RE…
New Delhi, October 2: In view of the continued geopolitical disruptions in West Asia and its impact on maritime logistics across the Gulf and adjoining regions, the Department of Commerce has vide Notification No.37/2026-27 dated 30th September 2026 extended the timelines under Component II of RELIEF – Resilience & Logistics Intervention for Export Facilitation, a time-bound intervention under the Export Promotion Mission (EPM). Component II of the RELIEF scheme encourages exporters to obtain ECGC cover for upcoming shipments to the specified regions, with 95% risk coverage. The component is available for Stand Alone Policies or Whole Turnover Policies obtained on…
New Delhi, October 2: The Ministry of Steel and its Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) are actively participating in the Special Campaign for Disposal of Pending Matters (SCDPM) 6, being conducted from 2nd October to 31st October 2026. The Preparatory Phase of the campaign, from 15th September to 30th September 2026, has been completed. During this phase, the Ministry and its CPSEs completed the necessary preparations and set targets for the Implementation Phase. During the Implementation Phase from 2nd October to 31st October 2026, the Ministry and its CPSEs will focus on the following activities: Cleanliness Campaign: 301 cleanliness activities…
New Delhi, October 2: As part of the Special Campaign 6 and Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) 2026, the Department of Legal Affairs, Ministry of Law and Justice, organised a Tree Plantation Drive on 01.10.2026 at the India International Arbitration Centre (IIAC), Vasant Kunj, New Delhi under the theme of “Ek ped Maa ke naam” on the eve of Gandhi Jayanti. The Plantation drive was led by Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal, Hon’ble Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Law and Justice. Dr. Rajiv Mani, Secretary, Legislative Department and Department of Legal Affairs and Chairperson IIAC, along with senior officers /…
New Delhi, October 2: Government of India, in consultation with the Union Territory of Ladakh, has identified a total of twenty-eight (28) places/features, located in the UT of Ladakh, by standard place and feature names on the official map of Survey of India (SoI). Identifying them formally on the Survey of India map of UT of Ladakh is aimed at facilitating their accurate recognition and better awareness among the public at large. These twenty-eight (28) places/features so identified on the Survey of India map of the Union Territory of Ladakh, are as under: Union Territory of Ladakh (28) S.No. Name…
New Delhi, October 2: The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) today commenced the Implementation Phase of Special Campaign 6, being observed from 02.10.2026 to 31.10.2026, with the objectives of institutionalizing Swachhata and minimizing pendency in Government offices. The Campaign is being undertaken across the Ministry, including its Subordinate Offices, Autonomous Organisations, Regional Offices and other field and outstation offices, with particular emphasis on offices having public interface or providing public services. Special Campaign 6 is being undertaken in accordance with the guidelines of the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG). This year’s Campaign focuses on…
