In collaboration with agricultural tech startups, Madhya Pradesh has launched an AI-based disease detection system for soybean and wheat crops. Farmers can upload photos of affected leaves through a mobile app, which uses AI to identify diseases like rust, blight, and mosaic virus. The app then recommends region-specific remedies. In a trial acros…
Himachal Pradesh Introduces Solar Ropeways in Tribal Valleys
To improve accessibility in remote tribal valleys like Spiti and Pangi, the Himachal Pradesh government has launched solar-powered ropeway systems for transporting goods and people. The ropeways operate on hybrid solar-battery setups and can carry up to 400 kg per trip. This reduces dependency on fuel-based transport, which is often unavailable du…
Himachal Pradesh Introduces Solar Ropeways in Tribal Valleys
To improve accessibility in remote tribal valleys like Spiti and Pangi, the Himachal Pradesh government has launched solar-powered ropeway systems for transporting goods and people. The ropeways operate on hybrid solar-battery setups and can carry up to 400 kg per trip. This reduces dependency on fuel-based transport, which is often unavailable du…
Kerala Tests AI Disaster Warning Kiosks on Coastal Roads
Kerala State Disaster Management Authority has piloted AI-powered disaster alert kiosks along tsunami-prone coastal roads in Alappuzha and Kollam. These kiosks use real-time seismic and meteorological data to deliver voice, text, and siren warnings for tsunamis, cyclones, and high tides. They are solar-powered and equipped with CCTV to monitor bea…
Odisha Revives Traditional Millet Recipes in School Midday Meals
Odisha’s Department of School Education has incorporated local millet varieties like ragi, kodo, and foxtail into its midday meal program. Partnering with tribal women’s groups and local chefs, traditional recipes like ragi upma, kodo khichdi, and millet ladoos are now being served to over 3 million children. Nutritional monitoring shows impro…
Tamil Nadu Opens Green Hydrogen R&D Lab in Chennai
In a step toward energy transition, Tamil Nadu Energy Development Agency has inaugurated a Green Hydrogen Research & Development Lab in Chennai. The facility focuses on low-cost electrolysis, hydrogen storage, and fuel-cell application in rural mobility. In collaboration with IIT Madras and private firms, the lab has already developed a 2 kW h…
Punjab Develops Farmer Bio-Char Units for Soil Health
Punjab Agricultural University has launched mobile bio-char production units that convert crop stubble into charcoal to improve soil health and reduce air pollution. The machines are operated by local farmer collectives and can process up to 2 tons of paddy residue per day. The produced bio-char is applied to fields as an organic amendment, reduci…
Rajasthan Launches Desert-Resilient Housing Scheme
To combat the effects of extreme heat and sandstorms, the Rajasthan government has launched a desert-resilient housing scheme for rural communities in Barmer and Jaisalmer. The homes are designed using local stone, lime plaster, and sloped thatched roofing, which naturally regulate indoor temperatures. Each unit includes rainwater harvesting, sola…
India to Host First Global AI Ethics Summit in New Delhi
India is set to host the inaugural Global Summit on AI Ethics in New Delhi, bringing together global leaders, policymakers, researchers, and tech industry representatives. The summit will establish working groups on algorithmic fairness, privacy safeguards, AI in defense, and surveillance standards. Confirmed participants include delegates from Fr…
Uttar Pradesh Launches Sacred Landscape Protection Drive
Uttar Pradesh has initiated a conservation project in pilgrimage and forest areas like Nainital, Chambal, and Sunderban’s edge. The campaign involves tree planting, trail restoration, anti-fires awareness, and bans on single-use plastics in tourist zones. Local youth are trained as eco-guides and paid as forest stewards. The project also elevate…