UPSC CSE 2026–2027 Comprehensive Module

PIB UPSC 01 October 2026 — Daily Comprehensive News Capsule

Authoritative synthesis of all 11 official Government Press Releases across GS-1, GS-2, GS-3 & Prelims Static linkages with 22 Interactive MCQs and Previous Year Questions (PYQs).

GS-3: Infrastructure & Clean Mobility Prelims Booster

1. PM E-DRIVE Scheme: Accelerating India's EV Ecosystem

Nodal Ministry & Financial Outlay: Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) with an enhanced outlay of ₹11,900 Crore, officially extended to 31 March 2028.
Target Physical Scale: Subsidies allocated for ~28.30 lakh EVs (24.79L e-2Ws, 3.16L e-3Ws, 14,028 e-buses). 26.59 lakh units achieved by mid-2026.
Subsidies & E-Vouchers: e-2Ws subsidized at ₹2,500/kWh (capped at ₹5,000/vehicle). Aadhaar-authenticated e-vouchers delivered to buyer's mobile at point-of-sale.
Public Charging & Testing: ₹2,000 Cr allocated for 88,500 EV Public Charging Stations (EV PCS); ₹780 Cr for modernizing MHI testing agencies (ARAI, ICAT, NATRAX).
🏛️ Prelims Static Mastery: Phased Manufacturing Programme (PMP) requires domestic localization of battery packs and drive motors to qualify for subsidies. FAME-I (2015) and FAME-II (2019) transitioned into PM E-DRIVE to shift from pure fiscal subsidies to holistic charging infrastructure.
✍️ Mains Analytical Perspective (GS-3): How does the transition from FAME to PM E-DRIVE address range anxiety, grid integration challenges, and domestic critical mineral value chain resilience?
⚡ Practice MCQ 1: PM E-DRIVE Architecture
Question: With reference to the 'PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE)' Scheme, consider the following statements:
  1. It is administered by the Ministry of Heavy Industries with a total financial outlay of ₹11,900 Crore valid until March 2028.
  2. Demand incentives for electric two-wheelers are credited directly to buyers' bank accounts via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
  3. The scheme earmarks dedicated funds for modernizing testing and certification agencies under the Ministry of Heavy Industries.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
🏛️ PYQ: UPSC CSE 2016 (FAME Scheme Predecessor)
Question: With reference to the 'Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid &) Electric Vehicles in India (FAME-India)' scheme, consider the following: It is implemented by which Union Ministry?
GS-2: Urban Governance & Social Justice SBM-U 2.0

2. SABB Monsoon Sanitation Campaign: 6 Mantras for Urban Resilience

Campaign Overview: Swachhata Pakhwada — Swachhata Hi Seva / Swachhata Action for Better Tomorrow (SABB) launched by MoHUA under the PIB UPSC 01 October 2026 governance initiative.
Mechanized Desilting Innovations: Patna Municipal Corporation deployed dedicated 'Manhole Ambulances'; Telangana cleared 14,200 km of stormwater drainage networks.
Zero Manual Scavenging: Chandigarh operationalized Emergency Response Sanitation Units (ERSU) and Responsible Sanitation Authorities (RSA) to achieve 100% mechanical cleaning.
Sani-Entrepreneurship: Upskilling Safaimitras into mechanized sanitation business owners via Swachhta Udyami Yojana and NSKFDC subsidized loan credit guarantees.
🏛️ Prelims Static Mastery: Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act, 2013 completely bans manual cleaning of insanitary latrines, sewers, and septic tanks without prescribed protective gear and mechanical devices.
⚡ Practice MCQ 2: Urban Sanitation & Scavenging Laws
Question: With reference to urban sanitation mechanisms and Safaimitra safety under SBM-U 2.0, consider the following statements:
  1. The Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers Act, 2013 makes manual cleaning of sewers without protective gear a punishable offence.
  2. Responsible Sanitation Authorities (RSAs) and ERSUs are statutory authorities established under the Disaster Management Act, 2005.
  3. The Swachhta Udyami Yojana provides concessional loans to transform sanitation workers into sani-entrepreneurs.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
🏛️ PYQ: UPSC CAPF 2019 (SBM-Urban Objectives)
Question: Which of the following is/are the key objectives of the Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban)?
GS-3: Environment & Bio-Economy Species & Biodiversity

3. Waste-to-Wealth Circularity: Transforming Bio-Waste into Value

Water Hyacinth Upcycling: Morigaon (Assam) women SHGs under ASRLM converting invasive Eichhornia crassipes ('Pani Meteka') into eco-friendly mats, bags, and handicrafts, earning ₹10,000/month.
Tackling Eutrophication: Mechanical harvesting of water hyacinth prevents oxygen depletion (BOD spike) and restores wetlands for native migratory avifauna.
Coconut Waste Bio-Processing: Danapur (Patna) established a 25–30 TPD coconut waste processing facility converting green shells into coir pith, organic peat, and industrial ropes.
Swachh Badi & Solar Trees: Siddipet (Telangana) model home composting training park; Delhi 'Waste to Wonder Park' powered by 50 KW solar trees made from scrap steel.
🏛️ Prelims Static Mastery: Water Hyacinth (*Eichhornia crassipes*), historically termed the "Terror of Bengal", is an invasive macrophyte native to the Amazon basin. It exhibits high vegetative reproduction, clogging inland waterways and choking aquatic biodiversity.
⚡ Practice MCQ 3: Invasive Species & Wetland Ecology
Question: Consider the following statements regarding Water Hyacinth (*Eichhornia crassipes*):
  1. It is an invasive aquatic macrophyte native to South America that reproduces rapidly via vegetative propagation.
  2. Uncontrolled proliferation of water hyacinth leads to eutrophication, lowering Dissolved Oxygen (DO) and raising Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD).
  3. It is classified as a Schedule I protected plant species under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
🏛️ PYQ: UPSC CSE 2018 (Invasive Alien Species)
Question: The 'Invasive Species Specialist Group' (that develops Global Invasive Species Database) belongs to which organization?
GS-3: Science & Technology in Governance Robotics & AI

4. AI, Robotics & Digital Platforms in Modern Urban Sanitation

G-SPIDER Robotic Deployment: Thiruvananthapuram deployed the AI-powered aquatic robot G-SPIDER (developed by Genrobotic Innovations) for heavy trash retrieval in Amayizhanchan Canal.
Digital FSM on UPYOG Platform: Raipur Municipal Corporation launched end-to-end digital Faecal Sludge Management (FSM) via NIUA's open-source UPYOG governance platform.
Fleet Electrification (Chennai): Greater Chennai Corporation deployed 5,478 battery e-rickshaws for 100% segregated door-to-door solid waste collection.
Solar EV Depots (Indore): Indore Municipal Corporation operationalized 100 municipal EVs paired with 20 solar-powered EV charging stations to create net-zero sanitation logistics.
🏛️ Prelims Static Mastery: National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) developed the UPYOG (Urban Platform for deliverY of Online Governance) platform under the National Urban Digital Mission (NUDM) launched by MoHUA and MeitY.
⚡ Practice MCQ 4: Digital Public Goods in Urban Tech
Question: With reference to digital governance and robotic solutions in urban management, consider the following statements:
  1. UPYOG is an open-source digital platform developed under the National Urban Digital Mission (NUDM) by NIUA.
  2. Robotic systems like G-SPIDER are deployed to automate hazardous waste retrieval from deep drains, minimizing human entry.
  3. The Supreme Court of India has ruled that Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) carry zero financial liability for sanitation worker deaths if robotic tools fail.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
🏛️ PYQ: UPSC CSE 2016 (Eradication of Manual Scavenging)
Question: 'Rashtriya Garima Abhiyaan' is a national campaign to:
GS-2: Education, Culture & IPR IPR & Traditional Knowledge

5. Nālandā University & CSIR-TKDL: Safeguarding Indigenous Knowledge

Strategic Partnership: MoU signed between Vice-Chancellor Prof. Sachin Chaturvedi (Nālandā Univ) & Dr. Viswajanani Sattigeri (Head, CSIR-TKDL) at New Delhi.
Bihar Cultural Mapping: Systematic documentation of Traditional Knowledge (TK) and Traditional Cultural Expressions (TCEs) of Bihar aligned with National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
TKDL Scale & Impact: Digital database of 5.2 lakh formulations transcribed into 5 international languages (English, German, French, Japanese, Spanish) across 18 global patent offices.
Anti-Biopiracy Defensive Shield: 375+ wrongful global patent claims successfully revoked, amended, or withdrawn using TKDL prior art evidence.
🏛️ Prelims Static Mastery: Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL) was established in 2001 as a joint venture between the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR, under Ministry of Science & Technology) and the Ministry of Ayush.
⚡ Practice MCQ 5: Traditional Knowledge & IPR Protection
Question: With reference to the Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL), consider the following statements:
  1. It was established in 2001 as a collaborative initiative of CSIR and the Ministry of Ayush.
  2. It provides prior art documentation of traditional Indian medical formulations translated into five international languages.
  3. TKDL grants unrestricted commercial patenting licenses of indigenous knowledge to international pharmaceutical corporations.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
🏛️ PYQ: UPSC CSE 2014 (Traditional Knowledge Protection)
Question: With reference to the 'Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL)', consider the following statements: 1) It provides information on traditional medicinal formulations in 5 international languages. 2) It is implemented by CSIR and Ministry of Ayush. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
GS-3: Renewable Energy & Biofuels SATAT & CBG

6. GOBARdhan Financial Support: ₹23,731 Cr Overhaul for Compressed Bio-Gas (CBG)

Mega Financial Outlay: Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas (MoPNG) approved ₹23,731 Crore financial outlay (2026–2036) to achieve 5 MMSCMD CBG production by 2030. Key milestone in PIB UPSC 01 October 2026 energy updates.
Mandatory Blending (CBO): Phased Compressed Bio-Gas Blending Obligation: 3% in FY 2026–27, 4% in FY 2027–28, rising to 5% in FY 2028–29 onwards for all CGD networks.
Market Development Assistance (MDA): ₹2,110/MMBtu administered price for direct injection into City Gas Distribution networks; capital subsidy of ₹2 Cr/TPD capacity.
Pipeline Capex & Credit Guarantee: 80% grid interconnection capex support for CGD pipelines; Credit guarantee cap up to ₹20 Cr (₹25 Cr for women/SC/ST MSME entrepreneurs).
🏛️ Prelims Static Mastery: Compressed Bio-Gas (CBG) contains >90% methane ($CH_4$), zero moisture, and negligible hydrogen sulphide ($H_2S$), making its calorific value and fuel properties identical to imported Compressed Natural Gas (CNG).
⚡ Practice MCQ 6: Biofuel Blending Mandates & CBG
Question: With reference to the Compressed Bio-Gas (CBG) blending policy and GOBARdhan guidelines, consider the following statements:
  1. Compressed Bio-Gas (CBG) possesses calorific value and composition equivalent to commercially imported Compressed Natural Gas (CNG).
  2. The Compressed Bio-Gas Blending Obligation (CBO) is mandatory for City Gas Distribution entities, starting at 3% and rising to 5%.
  3. The policy offers pipeline capex assistance and credit guarantees up to ₹25 Crore for women and SC/ST entrepreneurs.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
🏛️ PYQ: UPSC CSE 2019 (Biogas Chemistry)
Question: Which of the following is the major constituent of Biogas produced through anaerobic digestion of biomass?
GS-2: Civil Services Reforms & Good Governance iGOT Karmayogi

7. Mission Karmayogi: Capacity Building Commission's UNNATI Portal & Sādhana Śhrinkhla

Regional Workshop: Capacity Building Commission (CBC) organized the 5th Sādhana Śhrinkhla at Vijayawada in collaboration with the Government of Andhra Pradesh.
iGOT State Leaderboard: Andhra Pradesh ranked #1 nationally with over 2 Crore course completions on the iGOT-Karmayogi platform, followed by Karnataka (#2) and Odisha (#3).
UNNATI Portal Launch: National integrated digital repository connecting 700+ Central and State Training Institutes (CTIs/STIs) for sharing curricula, faculty, and case studies.
KQF & Seva Bhav: Operationalized Karmayogi Quality Framework (KQF) and Karmayogi Kartavya Karyakram (KKK) for behavioral transformation and citizen-centric governance.
🏛️ Prelims Static Mastery: National Programme for Civil Services Capacity Building (NPCSCB - Mission Karmayogi) was approved in September 2020 to transition Indian civil services from a 'rules-based' to a 'roles-based' competency framework.
⚡ Practice MCQ 7: Civil Service Institutional Architecture
Question: With reference to the National Programme for Civil Services Capacity Building (Mission Karmayogi), consider the following statements:
  1. It aims to shift civil service capacity building from a rules-based system to a competency-driven roles-based framework.
  2. The UNNATI portal serves as an integrated digital repository connecting over 700 Central and State Training Institutes.
  3. The Capacity Building Commission (CBC) is a constitutional body established under Article 323A of the Indian Constitution.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
🏛️ PYQ: UPSC CSE 2021 (Civil Services Capacity Building)
Question: What is the core objective of 'Mission Karmayogi' launched by the Government of India?
GS-2: Panchayati Raj & Rural Development 73rd Amendment & Local Governance

8. Special Gram Sabhas (PPC 2026–27) & Viksit Bharat Guaranteed Livelihood (VB-G RAM G)

People's Plan Campaign: Nationwide Special Gram Sabhas on 2nd October launched the 'Sabki Yojana, Sabka Vikas' campaign to formulate Gram Panchayat Development Plans (GPDPs) for FY 2027–28 across 2.55 lakh GPs.
VB-G RAM G Guarantee: Ministry of Rural Development announced the *Viksit Bharat–Guaranteed Rural Advancement & Mitigation (VB-G RAM G)* providing a statutory guarantee of 125 days wage employment.
Panchayat Development Index (PDI): GPDPs aligned with 9 Localization of SDGs (LSDG) themes, scoring Panchayats on PDI for evidence-based resource allocation.
eGramSwaraj & AuditOnline: Mandatory 100% digital public financial tracking and geospatial geotagging of community assets created under XV Finance Commission grants.
🏛️ Prelims Static Mastery: Article 243A of the Constitution empowers the Gram Sabha to exercise such powers and perform such functions at the village level as the Legislature of a State may, by law, provide. Article 243(b) defines Gram Sabha as all persons registered in the electoral rolls of a village.
⚡ Practice MCQ 8: Localized Planning & Rural Rights
Question: With reference to the People's Plan Campaign (PPC) and rural local governance in India, consider the following statements:
  1. Article 243A provides constitutional recognition to the Gram Sabha to discharge functions provided by State Legislation.
  2. Gram Panchayat Development Plans (GPDPs) are evaluated on the Panchayat Development Index (PDI) aligned with 9 LSDG themes.
  3. The 'VB-G RAM G' initiative provides a statutory guarantee of 125 days of rural wage employment.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
🏛️ PYQ: UPSC CSE 2016 (Gram Sabha Definition)
Question: Which of the following authorities is defined as 'a body consisting of persons registered in the electoral rolls relating to a village comprised within the area of Panchayat at the village level'?
GS-2: Tribal Welfare & Vulnerable Groups PVTGs & JJM 2.0

9. Tribal Water Saturation: Dedicated ₹5,000 Cr Window under JJM 2.0 (PM-JANMAN & DA-JGUA)

Special Financial Window: Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM 2.0) earmarked ₹5,000 Crore dedicated funding for 100% tap water saturation in PVTG habitations and tribal majority villages.
PM-JANMAN Coverage: Targets 75 Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) residing across 18 States and UT of Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
Dharti Aaba Scheme (DA-JGUA): Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan covers ~63,000 tribal-dominated villages across 549 districts for saturation of 25 core interventions.
SurveySetu Digital Mapping: Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) deployed the SurveySetu mobile app for house-to-house GIS mapping; District Water & Sanitation Mission (DWSM) chaired by District Collector.
🏛️ Prelims Static Mastery: Dhebar Commission (1973) created the category of Primitive Tribal Groups (renamed PVTGs in 2006). Criteria: 1) Pre-agricultural technology, 2) Stagnant/declining population, 3) Extremely low literacy, 4) Subsistence economy.
⚡ Practice MCQ 9: PVTGs & Tribal Saturation Schemes
Question: Consider the following statements regarding tribal welfare and drinking water saturation in India:
  1. PM-JANMAN focuses comprehensively on the saturation of basic infrastructure across all 75 notified PVTGs.
  2. Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DA-JGUA) targets saturation across ~63,000 tribal-majority villages.
  3. Under JJM 2.0, PVTG habitations are required to pay a mandatory 50% upfront community capital cost.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
🏛️ PYQ: UPSC CSE 2019 (Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups)
Question: Consider the following statements about Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) in India: 1) PVTGs reside in 18 States and one Union Territory. 2) A declining or stagnant population is one of the criteria for determining PVTG status. 3) There are 95 PVTGs officially notified in the country. Which of the statements given above are correct?
GS-2: Public Health & Healthcare Infrastructure Digital Health & e-RaktKosh

10. National Voluntary Blood Donation Day 2026: Digital Tracking via e-RaktKosh

Annual Observance: Observed on 1st October at Lady Hardinge Medical College (LHMC), New Delhi, under the theme "One Drop of Humanity. Give Blood. Save Lives."
Digital Portal Integration: e-RaktKosh Portal connects 4,000+ licensed blood centres across India for real-time inventory tracking, Aadhaar-linked donor history, and rare group mapping.
Voluntary Collection Level: India achieved ~75% voluntary non-remunerated donations, targeting 100% voluntary supply to eliminate replacement donations.
State Recognition & Free Support: Mizoram & Sikkim awarded in Category 1; LHMC provides 100% free lifetime blood transfusions to Thalassemia and Hemophilia patients.
🏛️ Prelims Static Mastery: National Blood Transfusion Council (NBTC) functions under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare. Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 governs the licensing and quality standards of blood banks in India.
⚡ Practice MCQ 10: Health Regulation & Blood Transfusion
Question: With reference to the regulatory and operational framework of blood transfusion services in India, consider the following statements:
  1. National Voluntary Blood Donation Day is observed annually on 1st October.
  2. In India, blood and blood products are regulated as 'Drugs' under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940.
  3. Commercial paid blood donation is legally recognized and regulated through the e-RaktKosh portal.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
🏛️ PYQ: UPSC CDS (Blood Group Compatibility)
Question: A person with which of the following blood groups is known as a 'Universal Recipient'?
GS-3: Defence & Security Partnerships Joint Military Exercises

11. Exercise VARUNA 2026: 24th Edition of Indo-French Bilateral Naval Exercises

Exercise Venue & Assets: Conducted in the Mediterranean off the coast of Toulon, France. Indian Navy represented by guided-missile stealth frigate INS Trishul.
High-End Tactical Drills: Air defence drills, anti-submarine warfare (ASW), and tactical maneuvers alongside French nuclear aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle and submarine SNA Suffren.
WWI Mazargues Tribute: Indian Navy delegation paid floral tributes at Mazargues War Cemetery (Marseille), honoring 205 Indian soldiers who fought in France during World War I.
Strategic Bilateral Ties: Bilateral naval exercise initiated in 1983 and officially christened 'VARUNA' in 2001, anchoring Indo-Pacific maritime security cooperation.
🏛️ Prelims Static Mastery: India-France Defence Exercises: VARUNA (Navy), GARUDA (Air Force), SHAKTI (Army), and FRINJEX (Joint Army).
⚡ Practice MCQ 11: Joint Strategic Defence Exercises
Question: Consider the following pairs of bilateral military exercises between India and France:
  1. VARUNA — Bilateral Maritime & Naval Exercise
  2. GARUDA — Bilateral Air Combat Exercise
  3. SHAKTI — Bilateral Army Field Training Exercise
Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
🏛️ PYQ: UPSC CDS (Bilateral Defence Exercises)
Question: 'Varuna' is the bilateral naval exercise conducted between the navies of India and which one of the following countries?

📊 Prelims Rapid Revision Matrix | PIB UPSC 01 October 2026

Initiative / Release Nodal Ministry / Agency Core Target / Statutory Anchor High-Yield Key Fact
PM E-DRIVE Heavy Industries (MHI) ₹11,900 Cr valid till 31 March 2028 ~28.30 Lakh EVs, ₹2,000 Cr for 88,500 charging stations
SABB Campaign Housing & Urban Affairs (MoHUA) SBM-Urban 2.0 / MS Act 2013 6 Swachhata Mantras, Patna Manhole Ambulances
Pani Meteka Circularity MoRD (ASRLM) / Assam Invasive Species Bio-Economy Water hyacinth to handicrafts, ₹10,000/month SHG income
G-SPIDER & UPYOG NIUA / MoHUA / Kerala National Urban Digital Mission AI aquatic robot & open-source digital FSM platform
CSIR-TKDL & Nalanda CSIR (MoS&T) & Ministry of Ayush IPR & Anti-Biopiracy 5.2L formulations across 5 international patent languages
GOBARdhan Support Petroleum & Natural Gas (MoPNG) SATAT & CGD Gas Blending ₹23,731 Cr outlay, 5 MMSCMD CBG, 3%–5% CBO mandate
Mission Karmayogi Capacity Building Commission (CBC) NPCSCB (Roles-based governance) UNNATI portal connecting 700+ CTIs/STIs; AP #1 on iGOT
Special Gram Sabhas MoPR & Ministry of Rural Dev Art 243A, 73rd CAA, PPC 2026–27 VB-G RAM G (125 days wage employment guarantee)
Tribal Water Saturation Jal Shakti (JJM) & MoTA PM-JANMAN & DA-JGUA Dedicated ₹5,000 Cr window for 75 PVTGs & 63k villages
NVBDD 2026 Health & Family Welfare (NBTC) Drugs & Cosmetics Act, 1940 Observed 1st Oct; e-RaktKosh portal, ~75% voluntary
Exercise VARUNA 2026 Indian Navy & French Navy Indo-French Strategic Ties 24th edition at Toulon; INS Trishul; Mazargues tribute

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (UPSC High-Yield FAQs)

1. What is the core focus of the PIB UPSC 01 October 2026 current affairs summary?

The capsule covers 11 major developments including PM E-DRIVE electric mobility extension, GOBARdhan ₹23,731 Cr compressed bio-gas funding, CSIR-TKDL cultural documentation with Nalanda University, Mission Karmayogi's UNNATI institutional platform, Special Gram Sabhas for GPDP planning, and Exercise VARUNA 2026.

2. How does the PM E-DRIVE Scheme differ from the earlier FAME-II scheme?

PM E-DRIVE allocates ₹11,900 Cr until 2028 and emphasizes public charging infrastructure (₹2,000 Cr for 88,500 chargers) and modernization of test agencies (₹780 Cr), while delivering buyer subsidies via Aadhaar-authenticated e-vouchers directly to reduce intermediary friction.

3. What is the Compressed Bio-Gas Blending Obligation (CBO) under GOBARdhan?

CBO mandates City Gas Distribution (CGD) entities to blend CBG with CNG/PNG starting at 3% in FY 2026–27, increasing to 4% in FY 2027–28, and reaching 5% from FY 2028–29 onwards to support 5 MMSCMD domestic production.

4. What are the 4 statutory criteria for identifying Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs)?

1) Pre-agricultural level of technology, 2) Extremely low literacy levels, 3) Economic backwardness (subsistence livelihood), and 4) Declining or stagnant population. India has 75 notified PVTGs across 18 States and UT of Andaman & Nicobar Islands.

5. What role does the UNNATI portal play under Mission Karmayogi?

UNNATI serves as a unified digital platform connecting over 700 Central and State Training Institutes (CTIs/STIs), allowing sharing of standard curricula, master trainers, and case studies under the Capacity Building Commission's Karmayogi Quality Framework (KQF).

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