Daily Current Affairs — 5 September 2026 — UPSC
**28 stories for UPSC today**, across International, Maharashtra, Economy, Schemes, Environment, Health, Sci & Tech, Awards and Polity. Leading today: HRD Antwerp to open new office in Mumbai
**24 stories for Maharashtra today**, across International, Maharashtra, Schemes, Awards, Health, Sci & Tech, Economy, Environment and Polity. Leading today: HRD Antwerp to open new office in Mumbai
**26 stories for SSC today**, across Economy, Schemes, Awards, Environment, Health, Sci & Tech, International and Polity. Leading today: Railway safety review directs action against poor-quality supplies
**17 stories for Banking today**, across Awards, Schemes, Economy, International, Sci & Tech, Environment and Health. Leading today: Maharashtra teachers receive National Teacher Award 2026 from President Murmu
VISHWAS, 2026, launched by the Government of India, lets employers settle long-pending disputes through reduced penalties. Penalties per month are 0.25% for delays up to 2 months, 0.50% for 2 to 4 months and 1% beyond 4 months. The one-time scheme remains open until 28 December 2026.
Vice President of India C. P. Radhakrishnan launched the India Valve Registry at India Valves 2026 in Chennai. The collaborative multicentre initiative is designed to collect real-world data on transcatheter valve interventions across India, aiming to strengthen India-specific clinical evidence and improve patient care.
The Vice-President inaugurated the Advanced Instrumentation Facility at the Sophisticated Analytical Instrument Facility/Central Instrumentation Laboratories (SAIF/CIL), Panjab University, Chandigarh, and the Panjab University Tech Innovation Forum (PU-TIF). The five installed instruments are Atomic Force Microscope, Raman Spectrometer, DNA Sequencer, Flow Cytometer and FTIR Spectrometer.
Deendayal Port Authority, Paradip Port Authority and V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority presented progress on Green Fuel Bunkering Hubs for alternative and green marine fuels. Kamarajar Port Limited reported that its coal terminals now have shore power facilities, allowing berthed vessels to draw electricity from land instead of running onboard engines. The government reviewed proposed green shipping corridors and port readiness for alternative fuels.
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw held a safety review at Rail Bhawan on 03 September 2026. The meeting directed strict action against poor-quality supplies and permanent blacklisting of suppliers in cases of deliberate negligence. Vaishnaw also called for maintenance and replacement of Overhead Equipment (OHE) components that have completed their prescribed service life, and improved workshop maintenance focusing on electrical circuits and fire safety wiring in coaches.
Nine teachers from Maharashtra received the National Teacher Award 2026 from President Droupadi Murmu at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi. The ceremony marked Teachers' Day.
President of India Droupadi Murmu conferred National Awards on teachers from across the country in New Delhi on Teachers' Day, September 5, 2026. Teachers' Day recognises teachers' contribution to society and is a day to pay homage to Dr. S. Radhakrishnan.
The National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) ordered an inquiry into alleged denial of reservation in recruitment for 1,013 Lecturer posts in the Punjab Education Department. Acting under Article 338 of the Constitution of India, it directed the Chief Secretary to submit facts, action taken and related records within seven days of receiving the notice.
National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) and State authorities rescued over 3,800 children during the Pan-India Rescue and Rehabilitation Campaign, held from 12 June to 31 August 2026. The campaign targeted children engaged in child labour and those vulnerable to trafficking and exploitation. Over 575 FIRs were registered during the campaign.
The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) has crossed ₹200 crore in cumulative Access and Benefit-Sharing (ABS) disbursements. The NBA has sanctioned ₹8.23 crore in ABS proceeds to 27 State Biodiversity Boards and 5 Union Territory Biodiversity Councils.
An awareness campaign has reached more than 34.56 crore citizens through nationwide awareness activities. Those reached include over 13.71 crore youth and 10.65 crore women.
The Roadmap for Integrated Tribal Development Agencies/Projects (ITDAs/ITDPs) and ITDA Operational Guidelines were shared with states and ministries. The documents set a framework for planning, governance and monitoring of ITDAs/ITDPs, aiming to strengthen institutional mechanisms and bring Central and State interventions together at district and block levels.
Government loan targets over the next five years are ₹10 lakh crore for Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and ₹1 lakh crore for individual women members. Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan reviewed SHG-bank linkages and enterprise financing under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) in Mumbai. The meeting directed a helpline for SHG members facing bank-loan difficulties. The Prime Minister reiterated a commitment to increase Lakhpati Didis from three crore to six crore.
Talcher Fertilisers Limited and NTPC Limited have applied for the Scheme for Promotion of Surface Coal/Lignite Gasification Projects, the Ministry of Coal clarified on 05 SEP 2026. The Union Cabinet approved the scheme on 13 May 2026 with a total financial outlay of ₹37,500 crore. It aims to convert domestic coal and lignite into higher-value products, including syngas, methanol, ammonia and urea.
Bala-Snehi Panchayat and Bala-Snehi Prabha aim to raise child-rights awareness from 5 September to 20 November 2026. Maharashtra State Child Rights Protection Commission, UNICEF and YASHADA jointly implement the initiative under Women and Child Development Department guidance.
A green iron and steel pilot or demonstration project is planned in Gadchiroli under the Maharashtra Government and John Cockerill India Limited MoU. It will focus on low-temperature electrolytic ironmaking to reduce carbon emissions in steel production.
Maharashtra has launched a hospital star rating system to standardise and improve services in public health institutions. It will assess healthcare under the Public Health Department and through outsourced providers, using criteria including staff attendance, medicine supply, laboratory services, sanitation and patient feedback.
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced a target to make Mumbai slum-free within the next ten years. Cluster-based redevelopment planning includes Dharavi redevelopment, MHADA housing redevelopment and BEST depot redevelopment.
Team India won 4 Gold, 3 Silver, and 2 Bronze medals at the 19th International Earth Science Olympiad (IESO), competing against participants from 39 countries. Held under the aegis of the International Geoscience Organisation, the event ran in Turin, Italy, from August 20 to 27, 2026. Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh felicitated the Team India schoolchildren.
Finished steel production grew 3.8 percent to 68.1 Mt in Apr–Aug 2026, against 65.6 Mt in the corresponding period last year. The Ministry of Steel published the data on 03 SEP 2026.
India and France agreed to deepen space cooperation in human spaceflight, advanced space technologies and engagement between their space agencies and industries. The discussions took place ahead of the International Space Summit, scheduled for September 9-10, 2026 in Paris. Both sides discussed India's participation in the Paris Summit and France's participation in the Bengaluru Space Expo.
Maharashtra Samvad said Maharashtra would be a key partner in the India-EU economic partnership. Piyush Goyal attended an India-Belgium high-level dialogue held in the context of the India-EU Free Trade Agreement.
The India–European Union (EU) Free Trade Agreement (FTA) would scrap or reduce tariffs on more than 95 per cent of Indian and European goods exports. The India–Belgium High-Level Dialogue on the India–EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) was held in Mumbai.
HRD Antwerp is to open a new office in Mumbai. India and Belgium have a diamond trade partnership spanning more than a century.
SUMAN Roadmap 2030 focuses on 13 High-Focus States and 130 districts to reduce maternal and newborn deaths. The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare convened a workshop in Lucknow on September 2–3, 2026, where Guidelines on Birth Waiting Home (BWH) were launched. The Ministry reiterated its commitment to the goal of zero preventable maternal and newborn deaths by 2030.
Government e Marketplace (GeM) and the Textiles Committee signed a Memorandum of Understanding to promote recycled and upcycled textile products through public procurement. It was signed in Mumbai during the 62nd Foundation Day celebrations of the Textiles Committee. The collaboration aims to turn textile waste into value-added products for Government buyers through GeM.
The Corporate Mitra Course has commenced with 2879 learners registered in its first batch, under the guidance of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA). The course has a total duration of 12 months. The Government of India announced the Corporate Mitra initiative in the Union Budget 2026-27 to provide affordable professional support to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).
The Government approved the Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) 5.0 on 5 May 2026. It aims to facilitate additional credit flow of up to ₹2.55 lakh crore. It covers MSMEs, eligible non-MSME business borrowers and scheduled passenger airline companies. The scheme is operational until 31 March 2027, or until guarantees amounting to ₹2.55 lakh crore are issued, whichever is earlier.
The Common Research and Technology Development Hub (CRTDH) on Affordable Healthcare at IIT Kharagpur has entered its sustainable phase. Established in 2019 under the CRTDH Scheme of the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, it meets operational costs through user fees, industry sponsorships and translational partnerships. It has facilitated over 20 technology transfers, many already commercialised.
CIL supplied 322.90 million Tonnes (MT) of coal during April–August of the current fiscal, 6.70% higher than the 302.60 MT supplied during the corresponding period last year. Supplies to the power sector in August 2026 rose 4.5% to 48.46 MT compared to August 2025.
The Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) found 17 of 35 inspected industrial units in Nuh, Haryana non-compliant during its Special Industrial Inspection Drive on 03.09.2026. Of the units inspected, 11 were complying and 7 were closed/non-operational at the time of inspection.
India and Belgium committed to strengthen diamond trade partnership based on mutual trust at Mumbai dialogue.
Strengthened partnership based on mutual trust and transparency; HRD Antwerp opening new office in Mumbai; creation of new opportunities in industry, trade and investment sectors
India, Belgium
Commitment to strengthen diamond trade partnership through mutual trust and transparency
India Diamond Board, Bandra-Kurla Complex, Mumbai
India and Belgium held high-level dialogue to develop partnership in manufacturing, semiconductors, energy, pharmaceuticals, and logistics.
Commitment to develop economic partnership across five areas: advanced manufacturing and green industry, semiconductors and electronics, clean energy, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, ports and logistics
India, Belgium
Maharashtra positioned as key partner in India-EU economic partnership success
Mumbai
Maharashtra and John Cockerill India signed an MOU on 2 September 2026 for a green steel technology demonstration project in Gadchiroli.
महाराष्ट्र शासन आणि जॉन कॉकरिल इंडिया लिमिटेड
कमी तापमानावरील इलेक्ट्रोलिटिक आयर्नमेकिंग तंत्रज्ञानाचा वापर करून पोलाद उत्पादन प्रक्रियेतील कार्बन उत्सर्जन कमी करणे आणि तंत्रज्ञान हस्तांतरण, स्थानिक कौशल्य विकास, संशोधन व संस्थात्मक सहकार्य
मुंबई
Maharashtra announced a cluster-based plan to make Mumbai slum-free within 10 years.
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis
Next 10 years
Make Mumbai slum-free
Cluster-based planning approach announced for comprehensive redevelopment
Railway Minister directed improvements in safety, maintenance, and action against poor-quality suppliers.
Union Minister for Railways Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw
Multiple directives on signalling maintenance, overhead equipment replacement, workshop maintenance, track maintenance, and strict action against poor-quality suppliers and deliberate negligence
3 September 2026
Maharashtra launches Bala-Snehi Panchayat and Bala-Snehi Prabha from September 5 to November 20, 2026, to promote child rights awareness and participation in local governance.
Women and Child Development Department
Maharashtra State Child Rights Protection Commission
5 September to 20 November 2026
Children in rural Gram Panchayats and urban local self-governing institutions
Launch of Bala-Snehi Panchayat in rural areas and Bala-Snehi Prabha in urban areas to promote child rights and participation in local governance
Children in rural and urban areas
VISHWAS 2026 scheme enables long-pending EPF disputes settlement at substantially reduced rates
Ministry of Labour & Employment
Government of India
Until 28 December 2026
Cases relating to delayed PF contributions prior to 14 June 2024
Penalty reduced to 0.25% per month for delays up to 2 months, 0.50% for delays 2-4 months, 1% for delays beyond 4 months
Employers
3 September 2026
Government e-Marketplace and Textiles Committee signed an MoU to promote recycled and upcycled textile products.
Creation of a 'Waste-to-Value-to-Market' ecosystem enabling textile waste to be transformed into quality value-added products for Government buyers
Government e-Marketplace and Textiles Committee
62nd Foundation Day
Mumbai
Finished Steel production grew 3.8% to 68.1 Mt in Apr–Aug 2026.
Apr–Aug 2026
Ministry of Steel
up
68.1 Mt
65.6 Mt
Ministry of Tribal Affairs announced ITDA Roadmap and Operational Guidelines for governance.
Ministry of Tribal Affairs
Roadmap and operational guidelines shared with states and ministries to establish structured framework for planning, governance and monitoring of ITDAs/ITDPs
Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan reaches 34.56 crore citizens: 13.71 crore youth and 10.65 crore women
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Includes 13.71 crore youth and 10.65 crore women
more than 34.56 crore
Union Minister directs zero-emission shipping corridors; ports must become ready for fuels of tomorrow.
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Our ports must become ready for the fuels of tomorrow, and institutions like TERI are critical partners in getting us there faster.
3 September 2026
Lakhpati Didis target expanded to six crore; ₹10 lakh crore credit roadmap for SHGs over five years launched.
Ministry of Rural Development
Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare and Rural Development Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan
five years
six crore Lakhpati Didis
Target increased from three crore to six crore Lakhpati Didis; concrete roadmap laid out for faster, adequate and accessible credit
₹10 lakh crore for SHGs and ₹1 lakh crore for individual women members
women entrepreneurs and SHG members
Union Ministry launches SUMAN Roadmap 2030 targeting zero preventable maternal and newborn deaths in 13 High-Focus States and 130 districts
Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
13 High-Focus States and 130 districts
Guidelines on Birth Waiting Home (BWH), IEC material on SUMAN Roadmap 2030 and a video on SUMAN Roadmap 2030 were launched
CAQM inspection drive in Nuh, Haryana finds 17 of 35 industrial units non-compliant with air quality standards
CAQM conducted industrial inspection drive; 17 of 35 industrial units in Nuh found non-compliant with air quality standards
CAQM
4 September 2026
India and France agree to deepen space cooperation; ISRO Chairman to deliver keynote at International Space Summit in Paris (Sept 9-10, 2026)
Sustainable use of outer space, accessibility, openness and integrity of space-based scientific data, and support for International Telecommunication Union's regulatory framework for frequency management
India and France
India will participate with ISRO Chairman delivering opening keynote on India's future human spaceflight in Low Earth Orbit
Paris
Corporate Mitra Course, announced in Union Budget 2026-27, commences with 2879 learners.
Ministry of Corporate Affairs
Government of India in the Union Budget 2026-27
12 months
2879 Learners registered in the first batch
Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)
4 September 2026
India and EU conclude FTA with 95% tariff cuts, opening opportunities for MSMEs and farmers.
opens huge opportunities for farmers, fishermen, MSMEs, small industries, innovators, startups, women entrepreneurs, manufacturers and service providers in India and Europe; tariffs on more than 95 per cent of Indian and European goods exports would be scrapped or reduced
India, European Union
supported by every section in India
Mumbai
NCPCR's Pan-India Rescue and Rehabilitation Campaign rescued over 3,800 children from child labour, registering over 575 FIRs.
Ministry of Women and Child Development
12 June 2026 to 31 August 2026
Over 3,800 children rescued and over 575 FIRs registered
children engaged in child labour and those vulnerable to trafficking and exploitation
12 June 2026
Team India secured 4 Gold, 3 Silver, and 2 Bronze medals at the 19th International Earth Science Olympiad 2026 in Turin.
Team India
Earth Science
International Geoscience Organisation
19th International Earth Science Olympiad (IESO) 2026
Turin, Italy
Vice President inaugurated advanced instrumentation facilities to strengthen research in nanotechnology, materials science, environmental science and genomics at Panjab University.
Strengthen research capabilities in nanotechnology, materials science, environmental science and genomics
Panjab University
Sophisticated Analytical Instrument Facility/Central Instrumentation Laboratories (SAIF/CIL)
Installation of five advanced scientific instruments: Atomic Force Microscope, Raman Spectrometer, DNA Sequencer, Flow Cytometer and FTIR Spectrometer
4 September 2026
CIL supplied 322.90 million Tonnes during April-August of the current fiscal, a 6.70% increase from the prior year.
April-August of the current fiscal
Ministry of Coal
increase
322.90 million Tonnes
302.60 million Tonnes
Power sector coal supplies in August 2026 reached 48.46 million Tonnes, up 4.5% from August 2025.
August 2026
Ministry of Coal
increase
48.46 million Tonnes
DSIR's Affordable Healthcare Hub at IIT Kharagpur entered sustainable phase after facilitating 20+ technology transfers.
To develop and translate affordable healthcare technologies, providing infrastructure and technical support to innovators
Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR), Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India
Hub entered sustainable phase, facilitated over 20 technology transfers
IIT Kharagpur
Government approved ECLGS 5.0 on 5 th May 2026 to provide up to ₹2.55 lakh crore in guaranteed credit.
until 31 March 2027
Government approved ECLGS 5.0 on 5 th May 2026
https://www.ncgtc.in/en/product-details/ECLGS5/Emergency-Credit-Line-Guarantee-Scheme-(ECLGS)-5.0
up to ₹2.55 lakh crore
MSMEs, eligible non-MSME business borrowers, and scheduled passenger airline companies
National Biodiversity Authority's cumulative ABS disbursements exceeded ₹200 crore.
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Crores of Indian Rupees
exceeding ₹200 crore
NBA sanctioned ₹8.23 crore in ABS proceeds to State and Union Territory Biodiversity Boards.
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Crores of Indian Rupees
₹8.23 crore
NCSC orders inquiry into denial of SC reservation in Punjab Education Department's recruitment of 1,013 Lecturer posts.
National Commission for Scheduled Castes
Recruitment of 1,013 Lecturer posts in Punjab Education Department in subjects including Punjabi, Commerce, Mathematics, Physics, Economics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography
Under Article 338 of the Constitution of India, NCSC directs Chief Secretary of Punjab Government to submit facts of the case, action taken on allegations, and all related records within seven days of receipt of notice
5 September 2026
The ₹37,500-crore coal gasification scheme has attracted applications including from Talcher Fertilisers Limited and NTPC Limited.
Ministry of Coal
promoting the conversion of domestic coal and lignite into higher-value products, including syngas, methanol, ammonia and urea
Talcher Fertilisers Limited and NTPC Limited have already submitted their respective applications
₹37,500 crore
13 May 2026
Vice President launches India Valve Registry, a collaborative initiative for systematic cardiac intervention data collection to strengthen India-specific clinical evidence.
Systematic collection of real-world data on transcatheter valve interventions across India to strengthen India-specific clinical evidence and improve patient care
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India and Belgium committed to strengthen diamond trade partnership based on mutual trust at Mumbai dialogue.
Strengthened partnership based on mutual trust and transparency; HRD Antwerp opening new office in Mumbai; creation of new opportunities in industry, trade and investment sectors
India, Belgium
Commitment to strengthen diamond trade partnership through mutual trust and transparency
India Diamond Board, Bandra-Kurla Complex, Mumbai
India and Belgium held high-level dialogue to develop partnership in manufacturing, semiconductors, energy, pharmaceuticals, and logistics.
Commitment to develop economic partnership across five areas: advanced manufacturing and green industry, semiconductors and electronics, clean energy, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, ports and logistics
India, Belgium
Maharashtra positioned as key partner in India-EU economic partnership success
Mumbai
Maharashtra and John Cockerill India signed an MOU on 2 September 2026 for a green steel technology demonstration project in Gadchiroli.
महाराष्ट्र शासन आणि जॉन कॉकरिल इंडिया लिमिटेड
कमी तापमानावरील इलेक्ट्रोलिटिक आयर्नमेकिंग तंत्रज्ञानाचा वापर करून पोलाद उत्पादन प्रक्रियेतील कार्बन उत्सर्जन कमी करणे आणि तंत्रज्ञान हस्तांतरण, स्थानिक कौशल्य विकास, संशोधन व संस्थात्मक सहकार्य
मुंबई
Maharashtra announced a cluster-based plan to make Mumbai slum-free within 10 years.
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis
Next 10 years
Make Mumbai slum-free
Cluster-based planning approach announced for comprehensive redevelopment
Maharashtra launched a star rating system to evaluate public healthcare institutions on medical services, staff, medicines, sanitation, and patient feedback.
Maharashtra Public Health and Family Welfare Department
Public healthcare institutions in Maharashtra
Healthcare institutions rated on medical services availability, staff presence, medicines supply, laboratory services, patient care services, surgeries, sanitation, and patient feedback
Maharashtra launches Bala-Snehi Panchayat and Bala-Snehi Prabha from September 5 to November 20, 2026, to promote child rights awareness and participation in local governance.
Women and Child Development Department
Maharashtra State Child Rights Protection Commission
5 September to 20 November 2026
Children in rural Gram Panchayats and urban local self-governing institutions
Launch of Bala-Snehi Panchayat in rural areas and Bala-Snehi Prabha in urban areas to promote child rights and participation in local governance
Children in rural and urban areas
Dr. Kavita Nrusinhrao Gitte received the National Teacher Award 2026.
Dr. Kavita Nrusinhrao Gitte
President Droupadi Murmu
2026
Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi
Kunda Jayvant Bacchhav received the National Teacher Award 2026.
Kunda Jayvant Bacchhav
President Droupadi Murmu
2026
Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi
Vaibhav Vasantrao Kulkarni received the National Teacher Award 2026.
Vaibhav Vasantrao Kulkarni
President Droupadi Murmu
2026
Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi
Shivprasad Arvind Tingre received the National Teacher Award 2026.
Shivprasad Arvind Tingre
President Droupadi Murmu
2026
Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi
Dr. Vikram Vishal received the National Teacher Award 2026.
Dr. Vikram Vishal
President Droupadi Murmu
2026
Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi
Dr. Amar Mohanarao Takasande received the National Teacher Award 2026.
Dr. Amar Mohanarao Takasande
President Droupadi Murmu
2026
Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi
Dr. Sandeepan Pralhad Narote received the National Teacher Award 2026.
Dr. Sandeepan Pralhad Narote
President Droupadi Murmu
2026
Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi
Kiran Prakash Jharkar received the National Teacher Award 2026.
Kiran Prakash Jharkar
President Droupadi Murmu
2026
Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi
Archana Rakesh Jadhav received the National Teacher Award 2026.
Archana Rakesh Jadhav
President Droupadi Murmu
2026
Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi
Ministry of Tribal Affairs announced ITDA Roadmap and Operational Guidelines for governance.
Ministry of Tribal Affairs
Roadmap and operational guidelines shared with states and ministries to establish structured framework for planning, governance and monitoring of ITDAs/ITDPs
Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan reaches 34.56 crore citizens: 13.71 crore youth and 10.65 crore women
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Includes 13.71 crore youth and 10.65 crore women
more than 34.56 crore
Lakhpati Didis target expanded to six crore; ₹10 lakh crore credit roadmap for SHGs over five years launched.
Ministry of Rural Development
Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare and Rural Development Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan
five years
six crore Lakhpati Didis
Target increased from three crore to six crore Lakhpati Didis; concrete roadmap laid out for faster, adequate and accessible credit
₹10 lakh crore for SHGs and ₹1 lakh crore for individual women members
women entrepreneurs and SHG members
Union Ministry launches SUMAN Roadmap 2030 targeting zero preventable maternal and newborn deaths in 13 High-Focus States and 130 districts
Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
13 High-Focus States and 130 districts
Guidelines on Birth Waiting Home (BWH), IEC material on SUMAN Roadmap 2030 and a video on SUMAN Roadmap 2030 were launched
Corporate Mitra Course, announced in Union Budget 2026-27, commences with 2879 learners.
Ministry of Corporate Affairs
Government of India in the Union Budget 2026-27
12 months
2879 Learners registered in the first batch
Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)
4 September 2026
India and EU conclude FTA with 95% tariff cuts, opening opportunities for MSMEs and farmers.
opens huge opportunities for farmers, fishermen, MSMEs, small industries, innovators, startups, women entrepreneurs, manufacturers and service providers in India and Europe; tariffs on more than 95 per cent of Indian and European goods exports would be scrapped or reduced
India, European Union
supported by every section in India
Mumbai
NCPCR's Pan-India Rescue and Rehabilitation Campaign rescued over 3,800 children from child labour, registering over 575 FIRs.
Ministry of Women and Child Development
12 June 2026 to 31 August 2026
Over 3,800 children rescued and over 575 FIRs registered
children engaged in child labour and those vulnerable to trafficking and exploitation
12 June 2026
Team India secured 4 Gold, 3 Silver, and 2 Bronze medals at the 19th International Earth Science Olympiad 2026 in Turin.
Team India
Earth Science
International Geoscience Organisation
19th International Earth Science Olympiad (IESO) 2026
Turin, Italy
Vice President inaugurated advanced instrumentation facilities to strengthen research in nanotechnology, materials science, environmental science and genomics at Panjab University.
Strengthen research capabilities in nanotechnology, materials science, environmental science and genomics
Panjab University
Sophisticated Analytical Instrument Facility/Central Instrumentation Laboratories (SAIF/CIL)
Installation of five advanced scientific instruments: Atomic Force Microscope, Raman Spectrometer, DNA Sequencer, Flow Cytometer and FTIR Spectrometer
4 September 2026
CIL supplied 322.90 million Tonnes during April-August of the current fiscal, a 6.70% increase from the prior year.
April-August of the current fiscal
Ministry of Coal
increase
322.90 million Tonnes
302.60 million Tonnes
Power sector coal supplies in August 2026 reached 48.46 million Tonnes, up 4.5% from August 2025.
August 2026
Ministry of Coal
increase
48.46 million Tonnes
DSIR's Affordable Healthcare Hub at IIT Kharagpur entered sustainable phase after facilitating 20+ technology transfers.
To develop and translate affordable healthcare technologies, providing infrastructure and technical support to innovators
Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR), Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India
Hub entered sustainable phase, facilitated over 20 technology transfers
IIT Kharagpur
Government approved ECLGS 5.0 on 5 th May 2026 to provide up to ₹2.55 lakh crore in guaranteed credit.
until 31 March 2027
Government approved ECLGS 5.0 on 5 th May 2026
https://www.ncgtc.in/en/product-details/ECLGS5/Emergency-Credit-Line-Guarantee-Scheme-(ECLGS)-5.0
up to ₹2.55 lakh crore
MSMEs, eligible non-MSME business borrowers, and scheduled passenger airline companies
National Biodiversity Authority's cumulative ABS disbursements exceeded ₹200 crore.
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Crores of Indian Rupees
exceeding ₹200 crore
NBA sanctioned ₹8.23 crore in ABS proceeds to State and Union Territory Biodiversity Boards.
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Crores of Indian Rupees
₹8.23 crore
NCSC orders inquiry into denial of SC reservation in Punjab Education Department's recruitment of 1,013 Lecturer posts.
National Commission for Scheduled Castes
Recruitment of 1,013 Lecturer posts in Punjab Education Department in subjects including Punjabi, Commerce, Mathematics, Physics, Economics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography
Under Article 338 of the Constitution of India, NCSC directs Chief Secretary of Punjab Government to submit facts of the case, action taken on allegations, and all related records within seven days of receipt of notice
5 September 2026
Teachers' Day, observed on September 5, appreciates the contribution of teachers and pays homage to Dr. S. Radhakrishnan.
A day to pay homage to Dr. S. Radhakrishnan
5 September 2026
The ₹37,500-crore coal gasification scheme has attracted applications including from Talcher Fertilisers Limited and NTPC Limited.
Ministry of Coal
promoting the conversion of domestic coal and lignite into higher-value products, including syngas, methanol, ammonia and urea
Talcher Fertilisers Limited and NTPC Limited have already submitted their respective applications
₹37,500 crore
13 May 2026
Vice President launches India Valve Registry, a collaborative initiative for systematic cardiac intervention data collection to strengthen India-specific clinical evidence.
Systematic collection of real-world data on transcatheter valve interventions across India to strengthen India-specific clinical evidence and improve patient care
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Railway Minister directed improvements in safety, maintenance, and action against poor-quality suppliers.
3 September 2026
Union Minister for Railways Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw
Multiple directives on signalling maintenance, overhead equipment replacement, workshop maintenance, track maintenance, and strict action against poor-quality suppliers and deliberate negligence
Maharashtra launches Bala-Snehi Panchayat and Bala-Snehi Prabha from September 5 to November 20, 2026, to promote child rights awareness and participation in local governance.
Children in rural and urban areas
Women and Child Development Department
Maharashtra State Child Rights Protection Commission
5 September to 20 November 2026
Children in rural Gram Panchayats and urban local self-governing institutions
Launch of Bala-Snehi Panchayat in rural areas and Bala-Snehi Prabha in urban areas to promote child rights and participation in local governance
Dr. Kavita Nrusinhrao Gitte received the National Teacher Award 2026.
Dr. Kavita Nrusinhrao Gitte
President Droupadi Murmu
2026
Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi
Kunda Jayvant Bacchhav received the National Teacher Award 2026.
Kunda Jayvant Bacchhav
President Droupadi Murmu
2026
Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi
Vaibhav Vasantrao Kulkarni received the National Teacher Award 2026.
Vaibhav Vasantrao Kulkarni
President Droupadi Murmu
2026
Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi
Shivprasad Arvind Tingre received the National Teacher Award 2026.
Shivprasad Arvind Tingre
President Droupadi Murmu
2026
Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi
Dr. Vikram Vishal received the National Teacher Award 2026.
Dr. Vikram Vishal
President Droupadi Murmu
2026
Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi
Dr. Amar Mohanarao Takasande received the National Teacher Award 2026.
Dr. Amar Mohanarao Takasande
President Droupadi Murmu
2026
Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi
Dr. Sandeepan Pralhad Narote received the National Teacher Award 2026.
Dr. Sandeepan Pralhad Narote
President Droupadi Murmu
2026
Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi
Kiran Prakash Jharkar received the National Teacher Award 2026.
Kiran Prakash Jharkar
President Droupadi Murmu
2026
Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi
Archana Rakesh Jadhav received the National Teacher Award 2026.
Archana Rakesh Jadhav
President Droupadi Murmu
2026
Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi
VISHWAS 2026 scheme enables long-pending EPF disputes settlement at substantially reduced rates
3 September 2026
Employers
Ministry of Labour & Employment
Government of India
Until 28 December 2026
Cases relating to delayed PF contributions prior to 14 June 2024
Penalty reduced to 0.25% per month for delays up to 2 months, 0.50% for delays 2-4 months, 1% for delays beyond 4 months
Government e-Marketplace and Textiles Committee signed an MoU to promote recycled and upcycled textile products.
Creation of a 'Waste-to-Value-to-Market' ecosystem enabling textile waste to be transformed into quality value-added products for Government buyers
Government e-Marketplace and Textiles Committee
62nd Foundation Day
Mumbai
Finished Steel production grew 3.8% to 68.1 Mt in Apr–Aug 2026.
68.1 Mt
65.6 Mt
Apr–Aug 2026
Ministry of Steel
up
Ministry of Tribal Affairs announced ITDA Roadmap and Operational Guidelines for governance.
Ministry of Tribal Affairs
Roadmap and operational guidelines shared with states and ministries to establish structured framework for planning, governance and monitoring of ITDAs/ITDPs
Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan reaches 34.56 crore citizens: 13.71 crore youth and 10.65 crore women
more than 34.56 crore
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Includes 13.71 crore youth and 10.65 crore women
Union Minister directs zero-emission shipping corridors; ports must become ready for fuels of tomorrow.
3 September 2026
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Our ports must become ready for the fuels of tomorrow, and institutions like TERI are critical partners in getting us there faster.
Lakhpati Didis target expanded to six crore; ₹10 lakh crore credit roadmap for SHGs over five years launched.
₹10 lakh crore for SHGs and ₹1 lakh crore for individual women members
women entrepreneurs and SHG members
Ministry of Rural Development
Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare and Rural Development Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan
five years
six crore Lakhpati Didis
Target increased from three crore to six crore Lakhpati Didis; concrete roadmap laid out for faster, adequate and accessible credit
Union Ministry launches SUMAN Roadmap 2030 targeting zero preventable maternal and newborn deaths in 13 High-Focus States and 130 districts
Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
13 High-Focus States and 130 districts
Guidelines on Birth Waiting Home (BWH), IEC material on SUMAN Roadmap 2030 and a video on SUMAN Roadmap 2030 were launched
CAQM inspection drive in Nuh, Haryana finds 17 of 35 industrial units non-compliant with air quality standards
4 September 2026
CAQM conducted industrial inspection drive; 17 of 35 industrial units in Nuh found non-compliant with air quality standards
CAQM
India and France agree to deepen space cooperation; ISRO Chairman to deliver keynote at International Space Summit in Paris (Sept 9-10, 2026)
Sustainable use of outer space, accessibility, openness and integrity of space-based scientific data, and support for International Telecommunication Union's regulatory framework for frequency management
India and France
India will participate with ISRO Chairman delivering opening keynote on India's future human spaceflight in Low Earth Orbit
Paris
Corporate Mitra Course, announced in Union Budget 2026-27, commences with 2879 learners.
4 September 2026
Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)
Ministry of Corporate Affairs
Government of India in the Union Budget 2026-27
12 months
2879 Learners registered in the first batch
India and EU conclude FTA with 95% tariff cuts, opening opportunities for MSMEs and farmers.
opens huge opportunities for farmers, fishermen, MSMEs, small industries, innovators, startups, women entrepreneurs, manufacturers and service providers in India and Europe; tariffs on more than 95 per cent of Indian and European goods exports would be scrapped or reduced
India, European Union
supported by every section in India
Mumbai
NCPCR's Pan-India Rescue and Rehabilitation Campaign rescued over 3,800 children from child labour, registering over 575 FIRs.
12 June 2026
children engaged in child labour and those vulnerable to trafficking and exploitation
Ministry of Women and Child Development
12 June 2026 to 31 August 2026
Over 3,800 children rescued and over 575 FIRs registered
Team India secured 4 Gold, 3 Silver, and 2 Bronze medals at the 19th International Earth Science Olympiad 2026 in Turin.
Team India
Earth Science
International Geoscience Organisation
19th International Earth Science Olympiad (IESO) 2026
Turin, Italy
Vice President inaugurated advanced instrumentation facilities to strengthen research in nanotechnology, materials science, environmental science and genomics at Panjab University.
4 September 2026
Strengthen research capabilities in nanotechnology, materials science, environmental science and genomics
Panjab University
Sophisticated Analytical Instrument Facility/Central Instrumentation Laboratories (SAIF/CIL)
Installation of five advanced scientific instruments: Atomic Force Microscope, Raman Spectrometer, DNA Sequencer, Flow Cytometer and FTIR Spectrometer
CIL supplied 322.90 million Tonnes during April-August of the current fiscal, a 6.70% increase from the prior year.
322.90 million Tonnes
302.60 million Tonnes
April-August of the current fiscal
Ministry of Coal
increase
Power sector coal supplies in August 2026 reached 48.46 million Tonnes, up 4.5% from August 2025.
48.46 million Tonnes
August 2026
Ministry of Coal
increase
DSIR's Affordable Healthcare Hub at IIT Kharagpur entered sustainable phase after facilitating 20+ technology transfers.
To develop and translate affordable healthcare technologies, providing infrastructure and technical support to innovators
Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR), Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India
Hub entered sustainable phase, facilitated over 20 technology transfers
IIT Kharagpur
Government approved ECLGS 5.0 on 5 th May 2026 to provide up to ₹2.55 lakh crore in guaranteed credit.
up to ₹2.55 lakh crore
MSMEs, eligible non-MSME business borrowers, and scheduled passenger airline companies
until 31 March 2027
Government approved ECLGS 5.0 on 5 th May 2026
https://www.ncgtc.in/en/product-details/ECLGS5/Emergency-Credit-Line-Guarantee-Scheme-(ECLGS)-5.0
National Biodiversity Authority's cumulative ABS disbursements exceeded ₹200 crore.
exceeding ₹200 crore
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Crores of Indian Rupees
NBA sanctioned ₹8.23 crore in ABS proceeds to State and Union Territory Biodiversity Boards.
₹8.23 crore
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Crores of Indian Rupees
NCSC orders inquiry into denial of SC reservation in Punjab Education Department's recruitment of 1,013 Lecturer posts.
5 September 2026
National Commission for Scheduled Castes
Recruitment of 1,013 Lecturer posts in Punjab Education Department in subjects including Punjabi, Commerce, Mathematics, Physics, Economics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography
Under Article 338 of the Constitution of India, NCSC directs Chief Secretary of Punjab Government to submit facts of the case, action taken on allegations, and all related records within seven days of receipt of notice
Teachers' Day, observed on September 5, appreciates the contribution of teachers and pays homage to Dr. S. Radhakrishnan.
5 September 2026
A day to pay homage to Dr. S. Radhakrishnan
The ₹37,500-crore coal gasification scheme has attracted applications including from Talcher Fertilisers Limited and NTPC Limited.
13 May 2026
₹37,500 crore
Ministry of Coal
promoting the conversion of domestic coal and lignite into higher-value products, including syngas, methanol, ammonia and urea
Talcher Fertilisers Limited and NTPC Limited have already submitted their respective applications
Vice President launches India Valve Registry, a collaborative initiative for systematic cardiac intervention data collection to strengthen India-specific clinical evidence.
Systematic collection of real-world data on transcatheter valve interventions across India to strengthen India-specific clinical evidence and improve patient care
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Dr. Kavita Nrusinhrao Gitte received the National Teacher Award 2026.
Dr. Kavita Nrusinhrao Gitte
President Droupadi Murmu
2026
Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi
Kunda Jayvant Bacchhav received the National Teacher Award 2026.
Kunda Jayvant Bacchhav
President Droupadi Murmu
2026
Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi
Vaibhav Vasantrao Kulkarni received the National Teacher Award 2026.
Vaibhav Vasantrao Kulkarni
President Droupadi Murmu
2026
Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi
Shivprasad Arvind Tingre received the National Teacher Award 2026.
Shivprasad Arvind Tingre
President Droupadi Murmu
2026
Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi
Dr. Vikram Vishal received the National Teacher Award 2026.
Dr. Vikram Vishal
President Droupadi Murmu
2026
Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi
Dr. Amar Mohanarao Takasande received the National Teacher Award 2026.
Dr. Amar Mohanarao Takasande
President Droupadi Murmu
2026
Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi
Dr. Sandeepan Pralhad Narote received the National Teacher Award 2026.
Dr. Sandeepan Pralhad Narote
President Droupadi Murmu
2026
Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi
Kiran Prakash Jharkar received the National Teacher Award 2026.
Kiran Prakash Jharkar
President Droupadi Murmu
2026
Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi
Archana Rakesh Jadhav received the National Teacher Award 2026.
Archana Rakesh Jadhav
President Droupadi Murmu
2026
Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi
VISHWAS 2026 scheme enables long-pending EPF disputes settlement at substantially reduced rates
Employers
Ministry of Labour & Employment
Government of India
Until 28 December 2026
Cases relating to delayed PF contributions prior to 14 June 2024
Penalty reduced to 0.25% per month for delays up to 2 months, 0.50% for delays 2-4 months, 1% for delays beyond 4 months
3 September 2026
Government e-Marketplace and Textiles Committee signed an MoU to promote recycled and upcycled textile products.
Creation of a 'Waste-to-Value-to-Market' ecosystem enabling textile waste to be transformed into quality value-added products for Government buyers
Government e-Marketplace and Textiles Committee
62nd Foundation Day
Mumbai
Finished Steel production grew 3.8% to 68.1 Mt in Apr–Aug 2026.
68.1 Mt
65.6 Mt
Apr–Aug 2026
Ministry of Steel
up
Lakhpati Didis target expanded to six crore; ₹10 lakh crore credit roadmap for SHGs over five years launched.
₹10 lakh crore for SHGs and ₹1 lakh crore for individual women members
women entrepreneurs and SHG members
Ministry of Rural Development
Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare and Rural Development Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan
five years
six crore Lakhpati Didis
Target increased from three crore to six crore Lakhpati Didis; concrete roadmap laid out for faster, adequate and accessible credit
Corporate Mitra Course, announced in Union Budget 2026-27, commences with 2879 learners.
Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)
Ministry of Corporate Affairs
Government of India in the Union Budget 2026-27
12 months
2879 Learners registered in the first batch
4 September 2026
India and EU conclude FTA with 95% tariff cuts, opening opportunities for MSMEs and farmers.
opens huge opportunities for farmers, fishermen, MSMEs, small industries, innovators, startups, women entrepreneurs, manufacturers and service providers in India and Europe; tariffs on more than 95 per cent of Indian and European goods exports would be scrapped or reduced
India, European Union
supported by every section in India
Mumbai
NCPCR's Pan-India Rescue and Rehabilitation Campaign rescued over 3,800 children from child labour, registering over 575 FIRs.
children engaged in child labour and those vulnerable to trafficking and exploitation
Ministry of Women and Child Development
12 June 2026 to 31 August 2026
Over 3,800 children rescued and over 575 FIRs registered
12 June 2026
Team India secured 4 Gold, 3 Silver, and 2 Bronze medals at the 19th International Earth Science Olympiad 2026 in Turin.
Team India
Earth Science
International Geoscience Organisation
19th International Earth Science Olympiad (IESO) 2026
Turin, Italy
Vice President inaugurated advanced instrumentation facilities to strengthen research in nanotechnology, materials science, environmental science and genomics at Panjab University.
Strengthen research capabilities in nanotechnology, materials science, environmental science and genomics
Panjab University
Sophisticated Analytical Instrument Facility/Central Instrumentation Laboratories (SAIF/CIL)
Installation of five advanced scientific instruments: Atomic Force Microscope, Raman Spectrometer, DNA Sequencer, Flow Cytometer and FTIR Spectrometer
4 September 2026
CIL supplied 322.90 million Tonnes during April-August of the current fiscal, a 6.70% increase from the prior year.
322.90 million Tonnes
302.60 million Tonnes
April-August of the current fiscal
Ministry of Coal
increase
Power sector coal supplies in August 2026 reached 48.46 million Tonnes, up 4.5% from August 2025.
48.46 million Tonnes
August 2026
Ministry of Coal
increase
DSIR's Affordable Healthcare Hub at IIT Kharagpur entered sustainable phase after facilitating 20+ technology transfers.
To develop and translate affordable healthcare technologies, providing infrastructure and technical support to innovators
Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR), Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India
Hub entered sustainable phase, facilitated over 20 technology transfers
IIT Kharagpur
Government approved ECLGS 5.0 on 5 th May 2026 to provide up to ₹2.55 lakh crore in guaranteed credit.
up to ₹2.55 lakh crore
MSMEs, eligible non-MSME business borrowers, and scheduled passenger airline companies
until 31 March 2027
Government approved ECLGS 5.0 on 5 th May 2026
https://www.ncgtc.in/en/product-details/ECLGS5/Emergency-Credit-Line-Guarantee-Scheme-(ECLGS)-5.0
National Biodiversity Authority's cumulative ABS disbursements exceeded ₹200 crore.
exceeding ₹200 crore
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Crores of Indian Rupees
NBA sanctioned ₹8.23 crore in ABS proceeds to State and Union Territory Biodiversity Boards.
₹8.23 crore
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Crores of Indian Rupees
Teachers' Day, observed on September 5, appreciates the contribution of teachers and pays homage to Dr. S. Radhakrishnan.
A day to pay homage to Dr. S. Radhakrishnan
5 September 2026
The ₹37,500-crore coal gasification scheme has attracted applications including from Talcher Fertilisers Limited and NTPC Limited.
₹37,500 crore
Ministry of Coal
promoting the conversion of domestic coal and lignite into higher-value products, including syngas, methanol, ammonia and urea
Talcher Fertilisers Limited and NTPC Limited have already submitted their respective applications
13 May 2026
Vice President launches India Valve Registry, a collaborative initiative for systematic cardiac intervention data collection to strengthen India-specific clinical evidence.
Systematic collection of real-world data on transcatheter valve interventions across India to strengthen India-specific clinical evidence and improve patient care
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