1, Oct 2026
Home Appliance Prices Set to Rise as Festive Shopping Season Begins
Oct 1: Consumers planning to purchase air-conditioners, televisions, refrigerators and washing machines during the festive season may face higher prices as manufacturers respond to rising raw-material and production costs.
According to a recent report, several consumer durable and appliance makers are raising prices from October as higher costs of key inputs such as copper, aluminium and steel, along with freight and currency-related pressures, weigh on manufacturers.
Air-conditioners are expected to see some of the most significant price increases, with industry reports indicating hikes of around 5–8 per cent in some cases. Prices of televisions, refrigerators and washing machines are also being revised by some manufacturers.
The timing of the price increases comes as India’s biggest festive shopping period gets underway. Consumers traditionally step up purchases of home appliances around Dussehra and Diwali, encouraged by discounts, exchange offers, festive promotions and easy financing options.
Higher Input Costs Behind the Move
According to the report, rising commodity prices are a major reason behind the latest revisions. Copper has emerged as a particular cost concern for air-conditioner manufacturers, while higher prices of steel, aluminium, plastics and other inputs are also adding to production expenses.
The latest increase is also being described as another round of price adjustments for the consumer durables industry this year, highlighting the continued pressure manufacturers are facing on production costs.
Festive Offers Could Cushion the Impact
Despite higher prices, consumers may still find attractive festive deals in the market. Industry executives have indicated that retailers and distributors continue to hold inventory purchased before the latest price revisions.
This means some products may continue to be available at earlier prices for a limited period, depending on the brand, model and retailer.
For manufacturers, the festive season will be an important period to balance higher costs with consumer demand. For shoppers, comparing prices, checking existing inventory and looking at festive discounts could help them make more informed purchasing decisions.
As India’s festive shopping season gathers momentum, the home-appliance market is therefore entering a period where rising input costs and strong consumer demand will have to move together.
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- By Neel Achary
1, Oct 2026
UPI Maintains Strong Momentum as September Transactions Reach INR 29.37 Lakh Crore
New Delhi: India’s digital payments landscape continued to demonstrate strong momentum in September, with transactions through the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) reaching ₹29.37 lakh crore, reflecting an 18% increase in transaction value compared with the same period a year earlier.
The latest figures reinforce UPI’s growing importance in India’s payments ecosystem, where instant digital transactions have increasingly become part of everyday economic activity. From neighbourhood retailers and restaurants to e-commerce platforms, utility payments and person-to-person transfers, UPI has emerged as a widely used payment mechanism.
September saw UPI process transactions worth nearly ₹30 lakh crore, highlighting the enormous scale of India’s real-time payments infrastructure.
The growth in value has been accompanied by a substantial increase in transaction volumes. The expanding number of daily transactions indicates that consumers are increasingly using digital payments for routine purchases rather than limiting them to occasional or high-value transactions.
The widespread availability of QR-code payments has played an important role in this transition. Even small businesses and local merchants can now accept digital payments without requiring conventional card-payment infrastructure.
One of the defining features of India’s UPI expansion has been the increasing frequency of relatively small transactions.
Consumers can use UPI for purchases ranging from groceries and food to transportation, mobile recharges and household bills. This has helped transform digital payments from a largely urban banking service into an everyday transaction tool used across a much broader section of the economy.
For merchants, QR-based payments have also reduced some of the barriers traditionally associated with accepting electronic payments. A smartphone and a UPI-enabled account can provide a simple route to receiving payments digitally.
The September performance comes as India’s broader digital economy continues to evolve. UPI has become an important layer connecting consumers, banks, financial technology companies and merchants.
Its real-time settlement capability and interoperability have helped create a payments environment in which consumers can make direct bank-to-bank transactions using a variety of participating applications.
The system has also contributed to the formalisation of transactions by creating digital records of payments that can support businesses in areas such as accounting, reconciliation and cash-flow management.
UPI’s expansion is no longer confined to India’s major metropolitan centres. QR-based payment acceptance has spread across smaller cities and towns, while smartphone penetration and access to digital banking have helped bring more consumers into the digital payments ecosystem.
For small merchants, particularly those operating with limited infrastructure, digital payments can provide an additional alternative to cash while enabling quicker transaction confirmation and easier payment reconciliation.
The growing use of UPI therefore reflects not only changing consumer behaviour but also the increasing digitisation of India’s commercial infrastructure.
The continued increase in UPI activity is likely to shift attention from adoption alone towards the sustainability and economics of the digital payments ecosystem.
As transaction volumes grow, banks, payment service providers, fintech companies and merchants will need to manage issues including payment infrastructure capacity, cybersecurity, fraud prevention, customer protection and the economics of merchant payments.
At the same time, innovations around credit-linked payments, cross-border transactions and new digital financial products could broaden the range of services built around India’s instant-payment infrastructure.
The September performance provides another indication of how deeply digital payments have become embedded in India’s economic activity. A monthly transaction value of ₹29.37 lakh crore represents more than a technology milestone; it reflects millions of individual payment decisions made by consumers and businesses every day.
As UPI adoption continues to spread across sectors and geographies, India’s digital payments ecosystem is increasingly becoming an essential part of the country’s modern economic infrastructure.
The September numbers therefore point to a broader trend: digital payments are moving from being an alternative to cash towards becoming one of the principal channels through which everyday commerce takes place in India.
1, Oct 2026
RBI October MPC: Industry Leaders Weigh Rate Outlook And Borrowing Impact
Puja Abhishek Singh, CEO, Manipal Fintech:
With inflation remaining an important consideration, the upcoming MPC meeting will be closely watched, with the possibility of a 25 bps rate increase also being discussed. For home loan customers, it can serve as the beginning of stable rate scenarios after the substantial rate reductions seen over the past year. Borrowers on repo-linked loans may see a slight impact on EMIs or loan tenure, while those with older MCLR-linked loans can compare their current rates with available offers and consider switching if it could help them save on their overall borrowing cost. For FD savers, a higher-rate environment could offer an opportunity to earn better returns on deposits, although the impact may vary from bank to bank. Going forward, the RBI’s approach to inflation will be key to the interest-rate outlook.
Rohit Arora, CEO & Co-founder, Biz2Credit and Biz2X
If RBI does move on rates in October, it won’t be a surprise, it will be a response to a genuinely different inflation setup than a year ago: an oil-price shock, a weaker rupee, and a Fed that’s already hiked once. For borrowers, the immediate effect is on loan pricing at the margin, not a sudden credit freeze. What matters more for MSMEs and retail borrowers is whether this is a one-and-done move or the start of a cycle as a single 25-bps hike is manageable, but two hikes back-to-back into December would start showing up in EMIs and working-capital costs in a way businesses need to plan for now, not after the fact.
1, Oct 2026
Shoolini Among World’s 500 for Third Consecutive Year
Oct 01: Shoolini University retained its place among the world’s Top 500 universities for the third consecutive year in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2027, released today. It ranked No. 3 in India and was placed in the 451–500 global band.
The Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, ranked 254th, while Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences was placed in the 326–350 band. These were the only two Indian institutions ranked ahead of Shoolini.
Founder Chancellor Prof PK Khosla outlined the university’s next goal. ‘When we founded Shoolini, we wanted to show that a university in the Himalayan region could compete with the best in the world. Our faculty, researchers and students have given us the confidence to aim higher. Our goal is to be among the world’s Top 200 universities within the next three years.’
Shoolini ranked 184th globally for Research Quality and third in India for International Outlook. Its overall score was in the 47.4–48.7 range. The university has now been among the world’s Top 500 four times in five years.
Pro Chancellor Prof Vishal Anand said, “Getting into the Top 500 once is an achievement. Staying there three years in a row is difficult, because it takes consistent work every year. This result reflects the efforts of everyone who continues to support Shoolini’s progress.”
The 2027 rankings included 2,297 institutions worldwide, with 143 from India. Over 1,000 institutions from Asia were part of the list.
Vice Chancellor Prof Atul Khosla added, “Being recognised among the world’s leading universities is a proud moment for Shoolini. We will continue to invest in research, strengthen our international partnerships and focus on teaching that helps students think, question and create.”
THE World University Rankings are widely recognised as a global benchmark for higher education. They assess research-intensive universities across teaching, research, knowledge transfer and international outlook, allowing institutions to compare their performance with universities around the world.
1, Oct 2026
More than 300 Cancer Survivors to Run in Quambiant Global Grace Cancer Run 2026
The participation of such a large number of cancer survivors is a significant feature of the Hyderabad edition.
Hyderabad, Oct 01: More than 300 cancer survivors are expected to participate in the 9th Edition of the Quambiant Global Grace Cancer Run 2026, powered by Evernorth Health Services, making survivorship one of the defining messages of this year’s global cancer awareness movement.
The Global Grace Cancer Run will be held on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at Gachibowli Stadium, Hyderabad, with participants from across India and the world taking part in physical and virtual formats.
The participation of such a large number of cancer survivors is a particularly significant feature of the Hyderabad edition. Survivors who have undergone surgery, chemotherapy, radiation and other forms of treatment will come together not merely as participants, but as living symbols of hope, resilience and the importance of timely diagnosis and treatment.
Survivors from Across Telangana and Other States to Join the 9th Edition at Gachibowli Stadium on October 11
“They Are Not Running Against Cancer. They Are Running as Living Proof That Life Can Continue Beyond a Cancer Diagnosis”
For many of them, running or walking alongside thousands of other participants will carry a deeply personal meaning.
The organisers believe that the presence of hundreds of survivors sends a powerful message to newly diagnosed patients and their families: a cancer diagnosis does not necessarily mark the end of life or the end of one’s dreams.
Their participation also brings a human face to the central message of the Global Grace Cancer Run—early detection, timely treatment, rehabilitation and hope.
Unlike a conventional awareness campaign in which doctors and celebrities speak about cancer, the Global Grace Run will have hundreds of people who have personally experienced the disease standing alongside the community and sharing their message through their participation.
Dr. Chinnababu Sunkavalli, Senior Consultant Robotic Surgical Oncologist and Founder of GRACE (Global Research and Cancer Education) Cancer Foundation, said the participation of cancer survivors is one of the most meaningful aspects of this year’s run.
“Every cancer survivor who participates in this run sends a message of hope to someone who may be going through cancer today. They are not merely running a race. They are showing the world that life can continue after cancer. Their presence makes the message of early detection and timely treatment much more powerful,” he said.
He said cancer survivors can become some of the strongest ambassadors for cancer awareness because they understand the importance of early diagnosis, treatment, family support and rehabilitation from personal experience.
“When a survivor stands on the starting line, they carry a story. Some have overcome major surgeries, some have undergone months of treatment and some have battled enormous uncertainty. When they run alongside their families and fellow citizens, it becomes a celebration of life,” Dr. Chinnababu said.
Registration has now opened for the 9th edition of the Global Grace Cancer Run.
Participants can choose from three categories: 2K Run – ₹800; 5K Run – ₹900;
10K Run – ₹1,200
The Global Grace Cancer Run seeks to move the public conversation around cancer beyond fear.
Cancer awareness is often associated with statistics, treatment and mortality. The participation of hundreds of survivors brings another equally important message to the forefront:
The Foundation aims to use the wider movement to promote cancer awareness, early detection, screening, healthy lifestyles and access to care.
According to Grace Cancer Foundation, its initiatives have touched the lives of nearly 1.4 crore people across more than 130 countries since inception.
The Hyderabad edition is expected to attract around 35,000 participants, while the global event is expected to witness over one lakh participants from more than 130 countries across all seven continents.
Participants can register online at: https://gracecancerrun.com/registration-fee/
More information visit www.gracecancerrun.com
1, Oct 2026
New Regional Fintech Partnership Brings Together Jordan FinTech Academy and MENA FinTech Association
Amman, Jordan – Oct 01 – Reflecting Jordan’s growing role in the regional fintech ecosystem, the Jordan FinTech Academy (Jordan FTA) at the Institute of Banking Studies (IBS) and the MENA Fintech Association (MFTA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a framework for cooperation, knowledge exchange, professional development, and stronger connections between fintech professionals and institutions in Jordan and across the MENA region.
The MoU was signed on the sidelines of the Jordan FinTech Festival 2026, held on 23–24 September at the King Hussein Bin Talal Convention Centre at the Dead Sea. The festival was organised by the Central Bank of Jordan (CBJ) in partnership with the Association of Banks in Jordan and in cooperation with GIZ, bringing together regulators, financial institutions, fintech companies, investors, and industry experts from Jordan, the region, and international markets.
The signing marks the beginning of a structured collaboration between IBS – Jordan FTA and MFTA focused on capacity building, training, expert and trainer exchanges, curriculum development, research, knowledge sharing, and fintech ecosystem development.
As a next step, the two organisations will work towards developing a series of specialised workshops, training programmes, seminars, and knowledge-sharing initiatives covering areas relevant to the evolving financial technology landscape. These initiatives will draw on MFTA’s regional network of industry practitioners and experts alongside the educational and professional-development capabilities of IBS – Jordan FTA.
The collaboration will also explore joint research and knowledge products, participation in regional and international initiatives, exchange of non-confidential research and market insights, and opportunities to connect financial institutions, fintech companies, entrepreneurs, academics, experts, and other ecosystem stakeholders.
Dr. Riyad Al-Hindawi, Director of the Institute of Banking Studies, said:
“We see this partnership as a bridge for communication and the exchange of knowledge and expertise between Jordan and the fintech ecosystem across the Middle East and North Africa. The rapid development of digital financial services requires partnerships that transcend institutional and geographic boundaries and provide meaningful opportunities for shared learning and benefiting from the diverse experiences across the region.”
He added:
“Through our collaboration with MFTA, we seek to expand access to knowledge for specialists and professionals and create opportunities for joint initiatives that contribute to skills development and foster a culture of innovation. The planned workshops, training programmes and knowledge-sharing activities will help professionals and institutions keep pace with the transformations taking place across the financial sector.”
Nameer Khan, Chairman and Founder of the MENA Fintech Association, said:
“Jordan has built a strong foundation for fintech development, supported by its financial institutions, regulatory ecosystem, and growing pool of technology and fintech talent. Our collaboration with the Jordan FinTech Academy at the Institute of Banking Studies creates a practical bridge between regional industry expertise and professional development.”
He added:
“The value of this MoU will be measured through what we build from it. We look forward to developing a series of workshops, training programmes and knowledge initiatives that bring practitioners, experts and institutions together around the technologies and capabilities shaping the future of financial services. Working alongside institutions such as IBS – Jordan FTA, and within an ecosystem supported by the Central Bank of Jordan, allows us to connect Jordan’s fintech expertise with the wider MENA network in a meaningful and sustained way.”
The partnership builds on the wider efforts of the Central Bank of Jordan to strengthen the country’s fintech ecosystem and support innovation, digital transformation, and financial-sector development. The Central Bank has positioned fintech and innovation as important components of Jordan’s evolving digital financial ecosystem, including through its fintech and innovation initiatives and the Jordan FinTech Festival.
The MoU provides a general framework for cooperation between IBS – Jordan FTA and MFTA. Areas identified in the agreement include capacity building and training; exchange of experts, trainers and speakers; training curriculum development; research and development; knowledge and information exchange; events and knowledge-sharing activities; networking and ecosystem development; and regional and international cooperation.
Specific programmes and activities will be developed and agreed between the parties as the collaboration progresses, allowing both organisations to respond to emerging priorities and opportunities across the fintech sector.
The partnership comes at a time of rapid transformation across financial services, with digital payments, artificial intelligence, open finance, digital assets, cybersecurity, and other emerging technologies reshaping the industry. Strengthening access to practical expertise, professional training, and regional knowledge will be increasingly important as Jordan and the wider MENA region develop the capabilities needed to support the next generation of financial innovation.
1, Oct 2026
October 2026 New Rules: LPG, SBI ATM, UPI, NPS and Aadhaar Changes From October 1
New Delhi, Oct. 1: Several financial, banking and documentation-related rules are set to change from October 2026, affecting LPG consumers, SBI Salary Package Account holders, NPS subscribers and people dealing with birth, death and Aadhaar records.
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While most of the changes take effect from October 1, the revised framework for certain UPI merchant payments will come into force from October 15.
Here are the key changes consumers should know:
LPG Subsidy: Aadhaar Biometric Authentication Required
Domestic LPG consumers seeking subsidised refills at the regulated retail selling price will need to complete Biometric Aadhaar Authentication (BAA) from October 1.
Consumers who have already completed the authentication will not need to repeat the process.
Those yet to complete it can reportedly do so during LPG delivery, at their distributor’s showroom or through the mobile applications of their respective oil marketing companies.
Consumers who do not complete the authentication can continue to receive LPG, but subsidised refills may not be available to them and cylinders will be supplied at the applicable market price, subject to local availability.
SBI ATM: Free Other-Bank Transactions Reduced
State Bank of India (SBI) is revising the free ATM transaction limit for Salary Package Account holders.
From October 1, the number of free monthly transactions at other banks’ ATMs and Automated Deposit-cum-Withdrawal Machines will be reduced from 10 to five.
The limit covers both financial and non-financial transactions. Once the free limit is exhausted, applicable charges will be levied.
The reported charges are Rs 23 plus GST for cash withdrawals and Rs 11 plus GST for non-financial transactions.
The revised limit applies specifically to SBI Salary Package Account holders using other banks’ ATMs and should not be interpreted as a change applicable to all SBI customers.
Bulk Fixed Deposits: New RBI Disclosure Norms
The Reserve Bank of India has introduced revised rules concerning bulk deposits from October 1.
For scheduled commercial banks, a bulk deposit generally refers to a single rupee term deposit of Rs 3 crore or more.
The new framework does not automatically change interest rates on ordinary retail fixed deposits. Instead, it strengthens disclosure requirements for large deposits.
Banks will have to publish applicable bulk-deposit interest rates on their websites at 10 am on every business day, with a 10-minute grace period for updating the information.
The RBI has also specified rules concerning uniformity of interest rates for similar bulk deposits accepted on the same day, subject to permitted differential-rate provisions.
UPI: MDR on Select Merchant Payments From October 15
A revised Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) framework for certain UPI merchant transactions will take effect from October 15.
Under the framework described in the source material, eligible merchant payments above Rs 2,000 can attract an MDR of up to 0.4%, subject to applicable categories and limits.
The charge is applicable on the merchant side and does not amount to a general fee for consumers making UPI payments.
Person-to-person UPI transfers are also outside this merchant MDR framework.
NPS: Revised Point-of-Presence Charges
The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has revised the charge structure applicable to Point of Presence (PoP) channels for the National Pension System (NPS), NPS Vatsalya and NPS Lite.
The revised framework includes an onboarding charge of Rs 200 for accounts opened through the PoP channel, along with prescribed charges for specified onboarding and servicing activities.
Subscribers should check the applicable charges based on the channel through which they access NPS services.
Delayed Birth and Death Registrations to Face Stricter Process
The Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Act, 2026 is set to introduce tighter requirements for delayed registrations from October 1.
For applications submitted more than one year after the event but within two years, an order from the District Magistrate, Sub-Divisional Magistrate or authorised Executive Magistrate will be required, along with prescribed verification and fees.
Where registration is delayed by more than two years, an order from a Judicial Magistrate of the First Class will be required following verification and payment of the prescribed fee.
Aadhaar: Check Child Biometric Update Rules
Parents of children who are due for mandatory biometric Aadhaar updates should also take note of the applicable fee rules from October 1.
The fee waiver for certain mandatory biometric updates for children aged 5 to 17 years is scheduled to end on September 30, 2026, according to the information provided.
Outside specified free-update categories, UIDAI’s fee schedule provides for charges for biometric updates. Parents should check the child’s age, eligibility and applicable category before visiting an Aadhaar centre.
What Changes First?
The changes beginning October 1 cover LPG subsidies, SBI ATM transactions, bulk-deposit disclosures, NPS services, delayed civil registrations and Aadhaar-related updates.
The UPI MDR change comes into effect later, from October 15, and concerns specified merchant transactions rather than ordinary person-to-person UPI transfers.
Consumers should check the specific terms applicable to their bank account, LPG connection, NPS channel or Aadhaar service before making a transaction or seeking a service.
1, Oct 2026
Bhubaneswar Nicco Park Set for Major Revamp With Food Court, Market and Boating Facilities
Bhubaneswar, Oct. 1 (UDN): The Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) has drawn up an ambitious redevelopment plan for the ageing BDA City Centre, popularly known as Nicco Park, with a focus on creating a modern destination for recreation, entertainment and commercial activities.
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Housing and Urban Development Minister and BDA Chairman Dr. Krushna Chandra Mahapatra reviewed the progress of the proposed redevelopment during a meeting on Wednesday and directed officials to accelerate the ongoing process and ensure timely execution.
New Recreation and Commercial Facilities
The revamped City Centre is proposed to feature a range of facilities aimed at visitors across different age groups. The redevelopment plan includes a dedicated food court, market complex, entertainment zones and boating facilities.
The project will also incorporate new commercial spaces, core infrastructure and activity-based recreational amenities as part of the broader transformation of the existing facility.
Officials said the redevelopment is intended to give the long-standing city landmark a modern identity while expanding its utility as an urban recreation hub.
Lake, Stormwater Channel to Get Makeover
As part of the wider development plan, the BDA is also working on the modernisation of the adjoining stormwater channel and lake zone.
The proposed works include landscaping, construction of walkways and restoration of the lake area, with the aim of improving the overall surroundings and creating additional outdoor spaces for visitors.
The state government has already approved the proposed redevelopment works, according to the BDA.
BDA Vice-Chairman Chanchal Rana and senior officials attended the review meeting.
1, Oct 2026
KIIT Ranked 4th Best University in India in THE World University Rankings 2027
Bhubaneswar, Oct. 1 (UDN): Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) has secured the 4th position among Indian universities in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2027, while emerging as the top-ranked university in Eastern India.
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Founded by educationist and social reformer Dr. Achyuta Samanta, KIIT’s latest performance in the global rankings marks another recognition of its position in India’s higher education landscape.
The THE World University Rankings 2027 assess universities on a range of indicators covering teaching, research environment, research quality, international outlook and industry engagement.
KIIT’s fourth position nationally and first rank in Eastern India reflect its performance across these broad parameters and further strengthen the institution’s visibility at both the national and international levels.
The latest ranking has also drawn a positive response from the KIIT community, with faculty members, staff and students expressing happiness over the institution’s recognition in the 2027 global rankings.
The achievement is expected to further reinforce KIIT’s profile as a prominent higher education institution in Odisha and Eastern India.
1, Oct 2026
Odisha Works Minister Orders Swift Repairs of Rain-Damaged Roads
Bhubaneswar, Oct. 1 (UDN): Odisha Works Minister Prithviraj Harichandan has directed officials to undertake immediate repairs of roads damaged by heavy rain, flooding and landslides across the state, stressing that road connectivity and quality must not be compromised.
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Harichandan issued the directions while chairing a high-level review meeting at Lok Seva Bhawan on Wednesday, where he assessed the condition of several damaged road stretches and the progress of restoration work.
Among the roads reviewed were the Nakhara-Niali and Adaspur-Jagatsinghpur stretches, Kalinga Ghati road, along with damaged roads in Koraput, Bhadrak, Balasore, Cuttack, Ganjam, Sambalpur, Keonjhar and Paradip.
Engineers Told to Monitor Roads Regularly
The Minister directed engineers at all levels, from the Engineer-in-Chief to Chief Engineers, Superintending Engineers and Junior Engineers, to conduct regular inspections of roads under their respective jurisdictions.
They have also been asked to submit road-condition reports every 15 days and remain present during construction and repair works to ensure adherence to quality standards.
Taking note of photographs and reports of damaged roads being circulated on social media, Harichandan instructed officials to act promptly and complete restoration work without unnecessary delay.
He further directed the department to initiate legal action against contractor agencies found responsible for substandard work.
Focus on Faster Tendering, File Processing
Works Department Principal Secretary Sanjay Kumar Singh called for greater transparency in the tendering process and measures to speed up the award of works.
The meeting also reviewed the functioning of the Works Information Management and Information System (WIMIS), with officials directed to improve its effectiveness and prevent avoidable delays in file processing.
Senior officials, including EIC and Special Secretary Sameer Hota, Engineer-in-Chief (Civil) Satyabrata Behera, Financial Advisor and Special Secretary Ratikanta Mohapatra, Additional Secretaries Deepak Ranjan Das and Pradeep Kumar Sahu, along with Chief Engineers and Superintending Engineers from different zones, participated in the meeting both physically and virtually.
