Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

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National Governance & Policy 08 Oct 2026, 11:16 PM IST

Health Minister Launches JOSH Teams to Speed India’s TB Elimination Push

Union Health Minister launched JOSH teams on Friday as part of a renewed national drive to accelerate tuberculosis elimination, framing the initiative as a field-level mechanism to sharpen surveillance, improve accountability and sustain momentum at the grassroots. The minister said 67,933 panchayats across 697 districts have been recognised as TB Mukt in 2026, underscoring both the scale of progress and the challenge of maintaining gains in a disease that remains a major public health burden.

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National Governance & Policy10 Oct 2026, 04:53 AM IST

Health Ministry to Mark World Mental Health Day 2026 With Focus on Accessible, Inclusive Care

India’s Ministry of Health and Family Welfare will observe World Mental Health Day 2026 with a renewed emphasis on making mental health services accessible, inclusive, and centered on people’s needs. The initiative signals a continued policy push to integrate mental well-being into mainstream public health delivery, with attention to equity, stigma reduction, and service reach.

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India's Infra Pipeline Sees Rs 2.88 Lakh Crore Cost Overrun in August, MoSPI Data Shows

Infrastructure projects worth more than Rs 150 crore each reported a cumulative cost overrun of Rs 2,88,122 crore in August 2026, according to the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation. The latest monthly review shows that while delays and inflationary pressures continue to weigh on large projects, implementation is still advancing, with nearly half of the revised project cost already spent.

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National Governance & Policy09 Oct 2026, 09:47 AM IST

Annapurna Devi Chairs Two-Day Ministry Summit on Women and Child Development

Union Women and Child Development Minister Annapurna Devi chaired a two-day departmental summit in New Delhi focused on strengthening policy delivery, coordination, and outcomes for women and children. The meeting comes at a time when the ministry is under pressure to sharpen implementation across nutrition, child protection, and women’s welfare programmes.

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National Governance & Policy09 Oct 2026, 05:07 AM IST

Social Justice Ministry to Hold Regional Review Meeting in Diu Tomorrow

The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment will convene a regional review meeting in Diu tomorrow, signalling a fresh round of administrative scrutiny over welfare delivery and implementation performance. The meeting is expected to assess field-level progress, identify bottlenecks, and reinforce coordination between the Centre and local authorities in a region where governance outreach remains critical.

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National Governance & Policy09 Oct 2026, 02:41 AM IST

Information and Broadcasting Ministry Completes Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 Drive

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has announced the successful completion of its Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 campaign, underscoring the government’s continued emphasis on cleanliness, public participation, and institutional accountability. The initiative, aligned with the broader national sanitation agenda, was carried out across ministry offices and affiliated bodies as part of a coordinated civic outreach effort.

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National Governance & Policy08 Oct 2026, 03:44 PM IST

Finance Ministry to Review Banks’ Progress on Inclusion Schemes on Tuesday

The Finance Ministry will meet heads of banks on Tuesday to assess the pace and effectiveness of India’s flagship financial inclusion programmes, with a focus on deposit access, credit delivery and social security coverage. The review is expected to examine whether schemes such as Jan Dhan, Mudra, Jeevan Jyoti Bima, Suraksha Bima and Stand-Up India are reaching intended beneficiaries at scale and with measurable impact.

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National Governance & Policy08 Oct 2026, 03:18 PM IST

Food Ministry Flags GST Filing Gaps in Sugar Mills, Orders Fresh Disclosures

India’s Food Ministry has identified discrepancies in GST filings by several sugar mills and has begun action against erring units, according to officials familiar with the matter. The ministry has asked the mills to furnish additional details between August 20 and August 31, signalling tighter scrutiny of tax compliance in a sector closely watched for its impact on farm payments, ethanol supply and domestic sugar balances.

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National Governance & Policy08 Oct 2026, 12:45 PM IST

MSME Ministry Launches Special Campaign 6.0 to Institutionalize Cleanliness and Cut Pendency

India’s Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises has launched Special Campaign 6.0 across its offices, aiming to make cleanliness a routine administrative practice while accelerating disposal of pending matters. The initiative reflects a broader push within the Union government to improve workplace discipline, reduce backlog, and strengthen service delivery through measurable housekeeping and governance targets.

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