New Delhi, October 1: It was an eventful and action-oriented day at the Ministry of Coal as a series of activities were organised today under Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 and Special Campaign 6, bringing together the themes of cleanliness, environmental responsibility and community welfare. Shri Vikram Dev Dutt, Secretary, Ministry of Coal, Ministry of Coal, and Shri Sanoj Kumar Jha, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Coal, Smt. Rupinder Brar, Additional Secretary along with senior officers and officials of the Ministry, participated in the activities. The day commenced with the inauguration of an E-Waste Kiosk at the Main Entrance Lobby of GPOA-3…
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New Delhi, October 1: Shri Keshav Chandra, Secretary, Ministry of Mines, Government of India, today virtually launched the auction of two offshore mineral blocks in the Andaman Sea for grant of Composite Licence, in the presence of Shri Kadam Sandeep Vasant, Joint Secretary and Administering Authority, Ministry of Mines, and other senior officials. The launch marks an important step towards unlocking India’s offshore mineral potential and strengthening the country’s long-term mineral security. The two blocks Sewell Rise-01 and West Sewell Ridge-01 are located in strategically significant offshore areas and together cover an area of over 1,632 square kilometres. The blocks…
New Delhi, October 1: The Ministry of Jal Shakti, under the leadership of the Union Minister for Jal Shakti, Shri C R Patil and Minister of State, Shri V. Somanna, organized a large-scale Shramdaan activity today at 7:30 AM at Kalindi Kunj Ghat, Okhla Barrage in New Delhi as part of the nationwide campaign for Shramdaan activity under Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) 2026-Nirantar Prayas. Speaking on the occasion, Shri C. R. Patil, Union Minister for Jal Shakti, recalled the emphasis given by Mahatma Gandhi to “Swachhata” along with “Swantantra”, which continues to guide the nation. He told that under the…
New Delhi, October 1: As part of the Swachhta Hi Seva 2026 campaign, a series of activities were organised at the National Media Centre (NMC), PIB Headquarters, focusing on environmental sustainability, cleanliness, sanitation and recognition of sanitation workers. A tree plantation drive was organised on September 30 under the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ initiative. The drive aimed to promote environmental sustainability and enhance green cover while encouraging collective participation in creating a cleaner and greener environment. It also highlighted the importance of nurturing trees and protecting the environment as a shared responsibility. Today, on October 1, a cleanliness drive…
New Delhi, October 1: Union Minister for Coal and Mines Shri G. Kishan Reddy visited the park adopted by the Ministry of Mines at GPOA-3, Netaji Nagar, New Delhi, as part of Special Campaign 6. Shri G. Kishan Reddy and Secretary, Ministry of Mines, Shri Keshav Chandra, planted saplings at the park in the presence of senior officials of the Ministry and reviewed the ongoing efforts towards its landscaping, beautification and development as a cleaner and greener public space. The Ministry of Mines has adopted the park at GPOA-3 for planned landscaping, beautification and improvement of the surrounding area. The…
New Delhi, October 1: The Ministry of Textiles is all set to conduct Special Campaign 6 from 2nd October to 31st October 2026 across its organisations, subordinate offices and Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs). The Campaign will focus on strengthening cleanliness, disposal of pending matters, efficient record management and, with special emphasis this year, Effective collection, segregation and disposal of e-waste. As part of the Preparatory Phase, the Ministry undertook extensive preparatory activities and set targets across various identified areas. The targets include disposal of 57 Public Grievances, 13 Public Grievance Appeals, 55 MP References and 26 Parliamentary Assurances. In addition,…
New Delhi, October 1: The Union Ministry of Education has extended the last date for submission of applications under the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMSS) for the academic year 2026-27 to October 31, 2026. The extension will provide eligible students additional time to complete their applications on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) and facilitate timely verification by the concerned authorities. The revised schedule is as follows Process Last Date Submission of Application October 31, 2026 Institute Nodal Officer (L1) Verification November 15, 2026 District Nodal Officer (L2) Verification November 30, 2026 The National Scholarship Portal (NSP) has been open for…
New Delhi, October 1: The Ministry of Ayush today organised a joint cleanliness activity under the ‘Ek Din, Ek Ghanta, Ek Saath’ initiative as part of the ongoing Swachhata Hi Sewa 2026 campaign. The cleanliness drive was held at the front lawn of Ayush Bhawan and was led by the Secretary, Ministry of Ayush, with Senior officials and staff of the Ministry participating in the activity. The Ministry of Ayush is actively participating in the Swachhata Hi Sewa 2026 campaign being observed across Ministries and Departments of the Government of India from September 17 to October 2, 2026. In line…
New Delhi, October 1: The Ministry of Panchayati Raj will observe Special Campaign 6.0, organised by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG), from 2nd to 31st October 2026. The Campaign seeks to institutionalise Swachhata in Government offices, reduce pendency, make public interaction with these offices smoother, and ensure collection, segregation and disposal of e-waste as per the Rules. Officers and staff of the Ministry actively participated in the cleanliness drive and Shramdaan activities held today, joining the collective effort towards a Swachh Bharat. During the Implementation Phase, beginning on 2nd October, Gandhi Jayanti, and continuing till 31st…
New Delhi, October 1: Indian Naval Ship Tarkash, a frontline stealth frigate, arrived at Mombasa, Kenya, on 29 Sep 2026 for a goodwill port call as part of her deployment. The visit underscores the longstanding and multifaceted relationship between India and Kenya, two maritime nations connected by historical, cultural and people-to-people ties. India and Kenya share a long history of maritime engagement across the Indian Ocean. As key maritime nations, both countries remain committed to fostering maritime ties and enhancing trust, understanding and interoperability between their Navies. During the port call, personnel of the Indian and Kenya Navies will participate…
