Government Schemes
President Murmu addresses NGT conference on 'The Future of Environment and Climate Dynamics'
20 September 2026 | Press Information Bureau
PIB said President Droupadi Murmu graced the valedictory session of the International Conference on 'The Future of Environment and Climate Dynamics', organised by the National Green Tribunal (NGT), in New Delhi on 20 September 2026.
She stressed strengthening climate resilience through people-centric and community-based adaptation approaches rooted in traditional knowledge. A second PIB release said the two-day conference was also attended by Union Minister Manohar Lal, Supreme Court Judge Justice B.V. Nagarathna, NGT Chairperson Justice Prakash Shrivastava and Solicitor General Tushar Mehta.
Key facts- Organiser: National Green Tribunal
- Venue: New Delhi
- Duration: two days
- NGT Chairperson: Justice Prakash Shrivastava
Exam takeaway: The President urged adaptation approaches rooted in traditional knowledge.
Quick revision: NGT climate conference (PIB, 20 September 2026).
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Swachh Bharat Mission-Gramin Phase II: PIB feature on rural sanitation
20 September 2026 | Press Information Bureau
A PIB feature of 20 September 2026 said rural sanitation coverage stood at 39 percent when the Swachh Bharat Mission began in 2014. By 2019, rural India had achieved 100 percent sanitation coverage, with more than 10.28 crore toilets constructed between 2014 and 2019, and was declared Open Defecation Free (ODF) in 2019.
The focus then shifted to SBM-Gramin Phase II, which aims at sustaining ODF status and strengthening Solid and Liquid Waste Management at village level.
Key facts- Coverage in 2014: 39 percent
- Toilets built 2014 to 2019: over 10.28 crore
- ODF declaration: 2019
- Phase II focus: sustaining ODF and waste management
Exam takeaway: An ODF Plus village sustains ODF status and manages waste effectively.
Quick revision: SBM-G Phase II (PIB, 20 September 2026).
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Keel laid for first Next Generation Missile Vessel at Cochin Shipyard
18 September 2026 (PIB release dated 19 September) | Press Information Bureau
Carried forward from 18 September 2026: PIB said the keel laying ceremony of the first ship of the Indian Navy's Next Generation Missile Vessel (NGMV) project was held at Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), Kochi, on 18 September 2026. Vice Admiral Sanjay Sadhu, Controller of Warship Production and Acquisition, was the Chief Guest.
The contract for construction of the NGMVs was concluded with CSL in March 2023.
Key facts- Event: keel laying of first NGMV
- Date: 18 September 2026
- Location: Cochin Shipyard Limited, Kochi
- Contract with CSL: March 2023
Exam takeaway: A keel laying marks the formal start of a ship's construction.
Quick revision: NGMV keel laying (PIB, 18 September 2026).
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