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GOVERNMENT POLICIES AND SCHEMES - October 2020

Oct 2020

Sep 08, 2026

Rashtriya Poshan Maah 2026 launched in Varanasi

The 9th Rashtriya Poshan Maah 2026 was launched in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, by the Ministry of Women and Child Development on 9 September 2026. The month-long campaign carries the theme Hamari Anganwadi Hamari Jimmedari and aims to strengthen community participation in Anganwadi services, nutrition, healthcare, caregiving, and early childhood development across India. Activities focus on dietary diversity, protein-rich foods, fresh cooked meals, and Anganwadi Management Committees. The campaign aligns with revised SNP guidelines and the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana’s ten-year milestone. Officials emphasized accountability, monitoring, and stakeholder involvement to improve nutrition outcomes during Rashtriya Poshan Maah, reinforcing the Suposhit Bharat objective.

9th Rashtriya Poshan Maah launched in Varanasi on 9 September 2026.
Theme: Hamari Anganwadi Hamari Jimmedari; community focus.
Focus on nutrition, healthcare, and early childhood development.
Alignment with SNP guidelines and PMMVY milestones.
Emphasis on accountability and monitoring for better outcomes.

Coastal Local Area Bank gains scheduled bank status

Coastal Local Area Bank Limited, headquartered in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, has been declared a scheduled bank after inclusion in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934. RBI notified the change through a Gazette notification, enabling the bank to access facilities available to scheduled banks. The status enhances credibility and confidence among customers and provides potential access to refinance facilities, priority sector lending, and payments infrastructure. The move is part of ongoing regulatory alignment in the Indian banking sector and supports financial inclusion and regional development. Officials say the change will enable greater participation in government schemes and payments ecosystems.

Bank included in RBI Second Schedule; declared scheduled bank.
Gazette notification issued by RBI.
Access to refinance facilities and priority sector lending.
Enhances credibility and customer confidence.
Supports financial inclusion and regional development.

Sep 07, 2026

Punjab Launches Pehchaan Portal for Unidentified Deceased Persons

Punjab launched the Pehchaan portal in September 2026 to identify unidentified and unclaimed deceased persons. Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr. Balbir Singh inaugurated the portal, which is based on Punjab’s Medico-Legal Examination and Post-Mortem Reporting System, or MedLEaPR. The portal is publicly accessible and free of cost, enabling families to trace identities of bodies kept in government mortuaries. It aims to provide closure for families and improve forensic data management by linking mortuary records with medico-legal reports, contributing to faster identification and better record-keeping across the state.

Pehchaan portal launched in Punjab
Identifies unidentified or unclaimed bodies
Based on MedLEaPR system
Public, free access for families
Improves forensic data management

Sep 03, 2026

Prime Minister to Attend Valedictory of Water Security Summit (2 Sept 2026)

The Prime Minister is set to participate in the valedictory session of the Departmental Summit on Water Security on 2 September 2026. The two-day event (1–2 September 2026) brings together Centre and States to discuss governance, irrigation and drought resilience. Officials say the PM’s participation signals the government’s focus on water security and intergovernmental cooperation. The summit will feature sectoral ministers, senior officials and stakeholder presentations to review policy implementation, funding channels and cross-border collaboration for water resources. A final set of action-oriented recommendations is expected to guide next year’s planning.

Event dates: 1–2 September 2026; valedictory on 2 September
Attendee: Prime Minister
Focus: water governance, irrigation, drought resilience
Participants include ministers and officials
Intent: guide policy implementation and funding
Outcome: action-oriented recommendations

Jyotiraditya Scindia Launches Postal Projects in Shivpuri

Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia launched two major postal infrastructure projects in Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh, in September 2026. He inaugurated the modernised Shivpuri Head Post Office, extending Speed Post, Aadhaar enrollment, savings bank, postal insurance, parcel and other services. He also performed the Bhoomi Pujan for India’s seventh Postal Training Centre at Kakrwaya, signaling expansion of training facilities for postal staff. The events underscore the ongoing Post Office Modernisation Scheme to enhance public services, digital access and rural connectivity. Scindia emphasised the role of mail networks in governance, commerce and rural development.

Modernised Shivpuri Head Post Office inaugurated
Services expanded: Speed Post, Aadhaar, savings, insurance, parcels
Bhoomi Pujan for seventh Postal Training Centre at Kakrwaya
Part of Post Office Modernisation Scheme
Aims to boost rural connectivity and digital access
Highlights role of mail networks in governance and commerce

Sep 02, 2026

RBI Announces Suman Ray as Executive Director; DICGC & Premises Focus

The Reserve Bank of India declared the appointment of Suman Ray as Executive Director, effective 1 September 2026. Ray previously served as RBI Regional Director for Maharashtra. In his new role, he will oversee the Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC) and the Premises Department, among other responsibilities. The announcement aligns with RBI’s governance enhancements during a period of growing digital payments and financial inclusion initiatives. Analysts view the appointment as part of leadership expansion to manage risk, stability, and infrastructure support for 24/7 banking and digital platforms.

Appointed: Suman Ray as RBI Executive Director.
Effective date: 1 September 2026.
Previously: RBI Regional Director, Maharashtra.
Key portfolios: DICGC and Premises Department.
Significance: supports RBI governance amid digital growth.

CARA Launches Adoption Awareness 2026 Campaign

The Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) launched Adoption Awareness 2026 to promote legal, safe, transparent, and child-centred adoption in India. The campaign bears the theme 'Legal Adoption. Safe Childhood. Secure Future. Say No to Illegal Adoption!' and seeks to deter unlawful practices while encouraging families to follow official procedures under the Ministry of Women and Child Development. CARA will coordinate public outreach, registration guidance, and collaboration with state authorities and civil society to strengthen compliance with national adoption laws. The effort aims to safeguard children’s welfare and standardize adoption processes across jurisdictions.

Campaign: Adoption Awareness 2026.
Theme: Legal Adoption. Safe Childhood. Secure Future. Say No to Illegal Adoption.
Organizer: Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA).
Aim: promote safe, legal, transparent adoption; curb illegal practices.
Scope: outreach plus collaboration with state agencies and NGOs.

Sep 01, 2026

Mission Rangeen Machhli 2031 launched in Lakshadweep to promote ornamental fisheries

Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan released the Mission Rangeen Machhli 2031 Strategic Action Plan during a Fisheries Outreach Programme at Agatti, Lakshadweep, in August 2026. The initiative focuses on promoting ornamental fisheries, encouraging sustainable fisheries development, and strengthening India’s Blue Economy. Officials described incentives for private investment, skills training, and improved harvesting practices. The plan will coordinate with fisheries departments, research institutions, and local communities to build capacity and diversify livelihoods. Steps include marketing support, value addition, and export readiness to expand India’s presence in marine ornamentals and sustainable aquaculture.

Plan: Mission Rangeen Machhli 2031 released in Lakshadweep (Aug 2026).
Focus: ornamental fisheries and sustainable marine development.
Goals: strengthen Blue Economy; promote private investment.
Actions: capacity building, marketing, value addition, exports.
Collaboration: fisheries departments, research bodies, local communities.
Outcome: diversify livelihoods and grow India’s ornamental fisheries sector.

Swachhata Pakhwada-2026 launched by Department of Fertilizers

Chemicals and Fertilizers Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda inaugurated Swachhata Pakhwada-2026, organised by the Department of Fertilizers, in September 2026. The campaign focuses on cleanliness practices, environmental conservation, digital cleanliness, and better record management across government departments. It encourages public participation and emphasizes monitoring via digital tools. Field teams are urged to engage with local communities and promote best practices. The initiative aligns with broader government cleanliness and governance goals and supports enhanced transparency and efficiency in public service delivery across departments and schemes connected to fertilizers and related sectors.

Launch announced by Chemicals and Fertilizers Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda.
Swachhata Pakhwada-2026 organized by Department of Fertilizers.
Focus areas: cleanliness, environment, digital cleanliness, record management.
Emphasis on public participation and digital monitoring.
Aims to improve governance and service delivery in fertilizer sectors.
Part of broader national cleanliness and governance initiatives.

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