The Karnataka Women & Child Development Department has launched an online mentorship platform connecting rural women entrepreneurs from villages like Hassan and Mandya with urban business mentors. Through video sessions, women receive guidance in marketing, operations, digital payment, and pricing strategies. Over 3,000 women have joined so fa…
Maharashtra Tests Floating Solar-Powered Garbage Boats
In pilot wetlands near Nagpur, Pune Municipal Corporation has deployed floating garbage boats that collect floating waste and deliver it to shore compost units. Each boat captures up to 200 kg of waste per day and is powered by retractable solar panels installed on its canopy. Sensors detect trash saturation and trigger return signals. The boats u…
Tamil Nadu Tests Vertical Farming Units in Urban Housing Blocks
Chennai Urban Water & Sewerage Board has launched vertical farming modules in the open spaces of apartment complexes in Velachery and Adyar. These hydroponic systems, using LED lighting and nutrient monitoring, produce leafy greens in limited space. Modules produce up to 50 kg of vegetables monthly per block, consumed by residents or distribut…
Odisha Launches Floating Community Libraries on Reservoirs
In drought-affected districts, Odisha’s School Education and Library Initiative has introduced floating community libraries on boats at reservoirs and irrigation tanks. These boats, stocked with books, digital tablets, story sessions, and workshops, dock at villages on a scheduled basis. Children, youth, and farmers access real-time educational …
Punjab Builds Biogas-Powered Streetlights in Rural Pathways
In one of its rural electrification efforts, Punjab’s Energy Department has begun installing streetlights that run on household biogas plants linked to cattle sheds. The biogas plant powers an engine-generator, charging a battery that illuminates pathway lights for up to ten villages. These systems replace kerosene lamps or shaded street bulbs. …
Gujarat Pilots Blockchain for Tribal Forest Produce Markets
The Gujarat Tribal Welfare Department has implemented a blockchain-based tracking system for tendu, mahua, and honey in forest produce markets near Dang and Gir regions. Each consignment is tagged digitally from collection to sale in Adivasi trader collection centers using QR codes. Blockchain ensures immutable logs detailing quantity, quality, pr…
Maharashtra Introduces Electric Water Taxis on Urban Lakes
Mumbai’s Bandra–Kurla Lake area has a pilot network of electric water taxis operating in clean urban lakes. These solar-augmented e-boats carry up to four passengers and are connected via an app offering ride-hailing services. The taxis charge at roof-mounted solar docks and complete each ride with zero emissions. Daily ridership averages 150,…
Elon Musk का नया प्लान: X platform पर आने वाला है UPI सपोर्ट
Elon Musk ने एक tweet में बताया कि जल्द ही X (पहले Twitter) पर UPI और डिजिटल पेमेंट का सपोर्ट शुरू होने वाला है। इससे Indian users को X पर content monetization और tipping feature मिल सकेग…
Student suicides in Kota: एक बार फिर से सवालों के घेरे में कोचिंग सिस्टम
Kota, जो India की coaching capital माना जाता है, वहां फिर से एक महीने में 3 students ने आत्महत्या कर ली है। Pressure, isolation और fear of failure को वजह बताया जा रहा है। Parents groups और mental health …
ISRO की अगली तैयारी: 2026 में पहला Indian Space Station module
ISRO ने हाल ही में ऐलान किया है कि 2026 तक India का पहला space station module तैयार कर लिया जाएगा। इसका नाम रखा गया है “Bharat Module” और ये Gaganyaan mission के बाद launch किया जाएगा…