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GOVERNMENT POLICIES AND SCHEMES - August 2022

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Oct 22, 2026

Khet Bachao Abhiyan – Rabi 2026 launched across Haryana

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched the nationwide Khet Bachao Abhiyan – Rabi 2026 from Taraori in Karnal district, Haryana. The campaign, scheduled to continue until 30 November 2026, promotes balanced fertiliser use, crop diversification, soil health and sustainable agriculture through farmer training and awareness programmes. Officials said the drive would emphasise soil testing, integrated nutrient management and judicious pesticide use while encouraging farmers to adopt climate-smart practices. The scheme aligns with government goals of improving productivity and ecological sustainability, and aims to empower farmers with practical, field-based guidance to optimise input use and soil health.

Launch from Taraori, Karnal, Haryana.
Runs until 30 November 2026.
Focus on balanced fertiliser use and soil health.
Includes farmer training and awareness programmes.

Oct 21, 2026

Maharashtra's first Annapurti Grain ATM opens in Nashik

Maharashtra opened its first Annapurti Grain ATM in Nashik in October 2026, inaugurated by State Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection Minister Chhagan Bhujbal. Developed in collaboration with the United Nations World Food Programme, the facility allows eligible beneficiaries to collect subsidised food grains beyond regular ration-shop hours, improving transparency and convenience under the Public Distribution System. Similar facilities are planned for Nagpur and Thane, signaling a broader rollout of grain-atm technology to streamline distribution and reduce crowds at traditional shops.

First Annapurti Grain ATM opened in Nashik, October 2026.
Inaugurated by Chhagan Bhujbal; collaboration with WFP.
Allows subsidised grains outside regular ration-shop hours.
Aims to improve transparency under the PDS.
Additional sites planned for Nagpur and Thane.

Oct 20, 2026

National Conference on e-Governance Reforms held in Dharamshala

A two-day National Conference on e-Governance Reforms was held on 16–17 October 2026 in Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh. The event, organized by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) in collaboration with the Himachal Pradesh government, focused on digital transformation, emerging technologies, innovative governance practices, and citizen-centric public services. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu addressed the inaugural session, highlighting steps to improve delivery of public services through technology, data analytics, and better governance frameworks. The conference showcased best practices and cross-state learning for accelerating e-governance adoption in both central and state administrations.

Dates: 16–17 October 2026
Organizers: DARPG and Himachal Pradesh government
Themes: digital transformation, emerging tech, citizen-centric services
Key speaker: Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu
Outcome: shared governance best practices for broader adoption

Oct 19, 2026

Mizoram Launches Four Digital Financial Initiatives

Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma launched four digital financial management initiatives on 15 October 2026 at the Chief Minister's Office in Aizawl. The packages include the Mizoram Integrated Works Accounts System (MIWAS), e-Sanction, e-Budget, and 100% Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). MIWAS aims to improve transparency and efficiency in works accounting across six government departments. E-Sanction and e-Budget are intended to speed up approvals and budgeting processes for development projects, while full DBT ensures timely transfer of welfare benefits to beneficiaries. Officials said these tools will reduce leakage, enhance accountability, and enable data-driven decision making across state government functions.

Launch date: 15 October 2026, Aizawl, Mizoram.
Initiatives: MIWAS, e-Sanction, e-Budget, 100% DBT.
MIWAS objective: transparency and efficiency across six departments.
Other aims: faster approvals, budgeting; timely welfare transfers.
Impact: reduced leakage; data-driven governance.

Oct 16, 2026

Piyush Goyal launches National Strategic Trade Command Centre in New Delhi

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal launched the National Strategic Trade Command Centre at Vanijya Bhawan in New Delhi in October 2026. Developed by the Department of Commerce, the centre aims to strengthen India's international trade monitoring through integrated data and advanced analytics. It is designed to track export performance, trade trends and regulatory clearances, enabling faster decisions and more effective trade policies. By consolidating information from customs, port authorities and other agencies, the centre seeks to improve risk assessment, compliance oversight and policy response times for industry and exporters. In the last 48 hours, World Food Day was observed (16 October 2026) and India announced the inclusion of two more Ramsar sites, taking the total to 103.

Location and launch: Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi; October 2026.
Purpose: Strengthen trade monitoring via integrated data and analytics.
Functions: Track exports, trade trends and regulatory clearances.
Stakeholders: Department of Commerce, policy makers, exporters.
Recent India developments: World Food Day observed; Ramsar sites increased to 103.

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