Government Schemes Current Affairs 2026: Latest Updates & MCQs

Central and state government schemes, launch dates, ministries and objectives.

Government Schemes
Khadi: NIFT Centre of Excellence Builds 2,129 Design Collections
The MSME Ministry says the Centre of Excellence for Khadi at NIFT Delhi has built 2,129 design collections and that 80% of Khadi artisans are women.
9 October 2026 · 2 min read
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9th National Review Workshop on Cooperation Opens in Bastar
The Ministry of Cooperation opened its 9th National Review Workshop in Bastar, Chhattisgarh, on the theme Sahkar se Samriddhi: The Road Ahead, on 8 and 9 October 2026.
8 October 2026 · 2 min read
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PRASHAST Inclusion Module Screened in 60,000 Schools
The Education Ministry screened a 30-minute inclusive education module through the PRASHAST Portal in over 60,000 schools, with 72 lakh teachers sensitised.
8 October 2026 · 2 min read
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Nadda Launches JOSH Teams for Youth-Led TB Elimination
Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda launched JOSH Teams under TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan at Bharat Mandapam, covering 55 districts in 11 States and UTs first.
8 October 2026 · 2 min read
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National SC-ST Hub Procurement Rises Nearly 39-Fold in a Decade
Procurement from SC/ST-owned MSEs rose nearly 39-fold to Rs 4,013.42 crore in 2025-26 under the National SC-ST Hub, which has aided 1,90,414 beneficiaries.
8 October 2026 · 3 min read
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Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 Review at IIM Bangalore Sets Reforms
A regional review of Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 at IIM Bangalore heard that rural tap connections have risen to 15.96 crore households from 3.27 crore at the launch.
7 October 2026 · 2 min read
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PMGSY Chintan Shivir: PMGSY-IV Targets 62,500 km of Roads
A two-day PMGSY Chintan Shivir at Bharat Mandapam reviewed rural roads, with PMGSY-IV carrying an outlay of Rs 70,125 crore for 62,500 km of all-weather roads.
7 October 2026 · 2 min read
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JOSH Teams Launched for TB Mukt Bharat in 55 Districts
The Health Ministry will launch JOSH (Joint Squad for Health) Teams on 8 October 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, covering 55 districts in 11 States in phase one.
7 October 2026 · 2 min read
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Textiles Ministry Wraps Up Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 Drive
The Ministry of Textiles concluded its Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 campaign, run from 17 September to 2 October 2026, with a plantation drive at NIFT Delhi.
7 October 2026 · 2 min read
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MY Bharat Starts Points, Rewards and Recognition Mechanism
Mera Yuva Bharat has begun a Points, Rewards and Recognition mechanism that rewards young volunteers at milestones running from 1,000 points to 1,00,000 points.
6 October 2026 · 2 min read
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Viksit Bharat Quiz Draws 1,45,26,013 Attempts for VBYLD 2027
The Viksit Bharat Quiz for VBYLD 2027 drew 1,45,26,013 attempts, and about 5.7 lakh qualifiers now move to a 500-word essay round closing 15 October 2026.
6 October 2026 · 2 min read
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VB-G RAM G Schedule Notifies 375 Permissible Rural Works
The Ministry of Rural Development has notified 375 permissible works under the VB-G RAM G Act, 2025, a 41 per cent rise over the earlier 266 works.
6 October 2026 · 3 min read
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eSanjeevani Crosses 50 Crore Teleconsultations in India
India's national telemedicine service eSanjeevani has crossed 50 crore teleconsultations, reaching 50,00,92,730 sittings across all 36 States and UTs.
6 October 2026 · 2 min read
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Agriculture Ministry Reports 10.77 Crore Farmer IDs Made
At the agriculture ministry's first monthly review, Shivraj Singh Chouhan said over 10.77 crore Farmer IDs are ready and a Khet Bachao Abhiyan begins this month.
5 October 2026 · 2 min read
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Swachhta Udyami Yojana and NFSC: Three Scheme Case Studies
The Social Justice Ministry released three beneficiary accounts covering the Swachhta Udyami Yojana, the National Fellowship for Scheduled Caste and an NSFDC subsidy.
5 October 2026 · 2 min read
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PMGSY Chintan Shivir: 62 Thousand km Roads in Fourth Phase
At the PMGSY National Chintan Shivir in Bharat Mandapam, Shivraj Singh Chouhan said the fourth phase of the scheme will add 62 thousand kilometres of rural roads.
5 October 2026 · 3 min read
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DST Marks Swachhata Hi Sewa 2026, Felicitates 110 Safai Mitras
The Department of Science and Technology set out its work under the Swachhata Hi Sewa 2026 campaign, which began on 17 September and saw 110 Safai Mitras honoured.
5 October 2026 · 2 min read
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MY Bharat Holds Walk for Nasha Mukt Yuva at 150 Sites
MY Bharat held the Walk for Nasha Mukt Yuva at over 150 places on 4 October 2026, drawing more than one lakh young people into its anti-drug drive.
4 October 2026 · 2 min read
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Andhra Pradesh Gets 3 Lakh PMAY-G Houses Worth Rs 3,600 Crore
Shivraj Singh Chouhan handed Andhra Pradesh 3 lakh PMAY-Gramin houses worth Rs 3,600 crore at Burripalem and launched India's first 3D printed housing pilot.
4 October 2026 · 2 min read
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17th Pension Adalat to Take Up 897 Pending Grievances
The 17th Pension Adalat, chaired by Dr. Jitendra Singh at IIPA, New Delhi on 5 October 2026, will take up 897 grievances of super-senior and family pensioners.
4 October 2026 · 2 min read