Ministry of Corporate Affairs all geared up for upcoming Special Swachchta Campaign 6.0

India, Sept. 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Building on this momentum of successfully completing over 90% of the targets under Special Campaign 5.0 last year, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) is actively preparing for Special Campaign 6.0 in the current year. The upcoming phase of Special Campaign 6.0 will focus on influencing more citizens and enhancing governance through better digital workflows, institutionalized e-waste management, and modern waste-to-wealth pra...


Department of Food and Public Distribution Prepares for Special Campaign 6

India, Sept. 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department of Food and Public Distribution (DFPD), Government of India, is gearing up for Special Campaign 6, to be conducted from 2nd October, 2026 to 31st October, 2026. The campaign will focus on institutionalizing Swachhata and further strengthening efforts towards disposal of pending matters, better record management, effective utilization of office space, e-waste management and overall cleanliness and beautification of o...


Government Eases RCMC Requirement for Export Consignments up to Rs.3 Lakh

India, Sept. 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Government has introduced a de minimis exemption from the requirement of Registration-cum-Membership Certificate (RCMC) or Certificate of Registration for small-value export consignments up to Rs.3 lakh. The measure is aimed at reducing the compliance burden for new and small exporters and facilitating exports through Postal, Courier and other emerging channels. The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has amended Para...


APEDA Signs MoU with Gulfood Organiser to Strengthen Global Food Trade Opportunities

India, Sept. 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: India's participation at Gulfood 2027 received a significant boost with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) and InD Events Dubai at Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi, in the presence of Commerce Secretary, Shri Rajesh Agrawal. India will return as the Official Partner Country for Gulfood 2027, marking the second consecutive year of the...


Ministry of Coal to Launch 16th Round of Commercial Coal Mine Auctions

India, Sept. 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Coal will launch the 16th Round of Commercial Coal Mine Auctions on 17th September 2026 in New Delhi. Shri Satish Chandra Dubey, Minister of State for Coal and Mines, Government of India, will grace the occasion as the Chief Guest. Commercial coal mining was launched by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in 2020. Over the past six years, across fifteen completed rounds, 147 coal mines have been successfully auction...


Progress of Ministry of Civil Aviation under Special Campaign 5.0

India, Sept. 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Under the leadership of Minister of Civil Aviation Shri Ram Mohan Naidu, the Ministry has recorded substantial operational progress across all parameters, incorporating Swachhata as a way of life. The Minister conducted continuous digital file reviews and ministerial oversight of citizen grievances via AirSewa and CPGRAMS portals. The Passenger Assistance Control Room was also operationalized by Shri Ram Mohan Naidu on 10.12.2025 ...


DARE/ICAR Committed Towards Swachhata and Reducing Pendency During Special Campaign 6.0

India, Sept. 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE) and Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) will undertake Special Campaign 6.0, being observed by the Government of India from 2nd October to 31st October 2026, with a focus on Swachhata and reducing pendency in Government offices. During the previous Special Campaign 5.0, DARE/ICAR undertook sustained efforts towards the disposal of pending references on a mont...


Third BIMSTEC Conference on Traditional Medicine Knowledge, Genetic Resources and Intellectual Property Rights Begins in Goa

India, Sept. 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Third BIMSTEC Conference on Traditional Medicine Knowledge, Genetic Resources and Intellectual Property Rights commenced today in Goa. The conference is being organised by the Ministry of Ayush, Government of India, with the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), Goa, serving as the nodal institute. The two-day conference is being held alongside the Second Meeting of the BIMSTEC Nodal Group on Traditional Medicine Knowledge,...


Institute Finance Committee Reviews Measures to Strengthen Research and Infrastructure at NHRIMH, Kottayam

India, Sept. 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The 6th meeting of the Institute Finance Committee (IFC) of the National Homoeopathy Research Institute in Mental Health (NHRIMH), Kottayam, was held on September 14, 2026, under the chairpersonship of Ms. Alarmelmangai D., Joint Secretary, Ministry of Ayush, Government of India. Ms. Alarmelmangai D. inaugurated the Skill Laboratory for postgraduate students at NHRIMH and visited the OPD and IPD facilities. She interacted with po...


On PM Modi's Directions, Shivraj Singh Chouhan Reaches Bihar to Assess Flood Damage and Crop Loss

India, Sept. 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Union Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare and Rural Development Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan today visited flood-affected areas of Bihar on the directions of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and took stock of the situation on the ground. Accompanied by Bihar Chief Minister Shri Samrat Choudhary, state ministers and senior officials from the Centre and the state government, Shri Chouhan conducted an extensive review of the flood...