The Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana (AVYAY) strengthens care for senior citizens through its Integrated Programme for Senior Citizens (IPSrC), State Action Plan for Senior Citizens (SAPSrC), and Regional Resource and Training Centres (RRTCs).
The Department of Commerce and EEPC India held a Chintan Shivir to strategize achieving US$250 billion in engineering exports by 2030. They discussed securing raw materials, addressing trade barriers, and potentially revising the target to US$300 billion.
Union Health Minister Shri J.P. Nadda reviewed healthcare services, infrastructure, and initiatives at Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital and ABVIMS in New Delhi.
The Department of Pharmaceuticals constituted a committee to review pharmaceutical marketing practices, curb unethical practices, and strengthen oversight mechanisms. The committee will submit recommendations within two months of its first meeting.
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi congratulated Thulasimathi Murugesan on winning silver in Women's Singles SU5 at the Asian Para Games.
The 19th Urban Mobility India Conference and Exhibition 2026 was inaugurated in Bhubaneswar by Tokhan Sahu, focusing on urban accessibility and digital age liveability.
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi congratulated Bhawna Choudhary and Pooja Jatyan for winning India's first-ever Silver medal in Women's Recurve Doubles at the Asian Para Games.
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched an enhanced National Mobile Monitoring System (NMMS) app for the VB-G RAM G scheme to improve attendance security and curb wage fraud. The upgraded app features AI-based verification, offline recording, and exception mechanisms for workers.
The Department of Food and Public Distribution intensified Special Campaign 6 from 2 October to 31 October 2026 to institutionalize Swachhata and reduce pendency.