Month: June 2025

India successfully tested its prototype hydrogen-powered commuter train in Karnataka. The train uses imported German fuel cells, produces only steam — no emissions — and demonstrated reliable acceleration and energy recovery. Authorities plan to deploy hydrogen DMUs on suburban routes in Mumbai and Chennai within 3-4 years to cut diesel use an…

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…

Punjab is empowering rural youth through “Kitchen Skills Centres,” training them in culinary arts—regional and global cuisines—and food hygiene. Each training center hosts 50 students with commercial-grade kitchens. The pilot launched across 20 villages with plans to extend to 10,000 participants over two years. Graduates will qualify for …

In partnership with IIT Madras and a private defense firm, India Coast Guard has deployed AI radar systems along Tamil Nadu’s coast. Capable of detecting small vessels, identifying suspicious behavior, and dispatching real-time alerts, the system helped intercept two unregistered crafts during initial usage. Plans are in motion to scale coverage…

Chhattisgarh has set up its first e-commerce support center for tribal women, enabling them to sell crafts, organic foods, and bamboo items online. The hub offers training in production, packaging, digital branding, and logistics. Within six months, 500 tribal women’s cooperatives joined, and many reported revenue spikes of 30–50%. The initiat…

Bengaluru-based EcoBuild Labs has introduced a green building certification tailored for tropical climates. The system scores passive cooling, rainwater harvesting, solar adoption, indoor air quality, and local-material sourcing. Their inaugural project, a residential complex near Whitefield, Bengaluru, has been certified. Plans include scaling to…

India and France have signed an agreement to co-develop AI technologies for defense, including autonomous drones, battlefield surveillance, and secure communications. A joint R&D facility will open near Paris with Indian startups and scientists participating. The initiative enhances India’s Push for indigenous defense tech and features semia…

The Delhi government has launched “Green Top,” distributing free soil, seeds, organic compost, and containers to city residents encouraging them to grow vegetables on their rooftops. Extension experts guide participants on crop choices by season. Launched with 5,000 households, the program promotes environmental awareness, fresh produce availa…

Through its ‘Digital Didi’ program, Bihar is training rural women in e-commerce, mobile banking, social media marketing, and online sales. Community centers across gram panchayats teach participants to market their crafts—pickles, papads, and handicrafts—online. Over 10,000 women have joined so far. The program aims to enhance female self-…

Uttar Pradesh’s government has deployed mobile science vans equipped with interactive labs, models, and touch-screen interfaces. Visiting villages three times a week, these mobile units provide hands-on science education to rural students, fostering curiosity and deeper understanding. Early feedback has shown marked improvements in learning outc…