Odisha’s Forest Department has declared 10 mangrove zones along its deltaic coastline as co-managed farming areas. Farmers here can grow fish, rice, and vegetables in harmony with mangrove roots using raised-bed agriculture and silvo-aquaculture. This blend improves biodiversity while providing food security and storm resilience. Early adopters …
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Indian Scientists Build Reusable Heat Shield for Spacecraft
ISRO scientists, in collaboration with IIT Madras, have developed India’s first reusable heat shield using carbon-carbon composite and silica gel matrix. The shield can withstand temperatures above 1,800°C and is suitable for multi-use missions, including satellite retrieval and deep-space capsule reentry. The shield was successfully tested on …
Gujarat Begins Organic Salt Farming Project in Little Rann
Gujarat’s Khavda region, part of the Little Rann of Kutch, is seeing a new model of organic salt farming using solar concentrators and saline-resistant seeds. Traditional Agariyas are being trained in low-impact harvesting techniques that preserve local flamingo habitats. The project includes micro-credits, health insurance, and fair trade certi…
India’s First AI Legal Assistant for District Courts Launched
In a pioneering move, India has launched an AI-powered legal assistant named NyayaSathi in select district courts across Maharashtra. This tool helps litigants draft applications, track hearings, and translate court orders into regional languages. Lawyers can also use it for legal research and citation referencing. Judges receive structured digest…
West Bengal Launches Inclusive Urban Design Policy
West Bengal’s Urban Development Ministry has adopted a new policy that mandates all future public infrastructure to be inclusive for persons with disabilities and the elderly. All bus stops, metro stations, parks, and markets will include ramps, tactile guides, and visual alerts. Kolkata’s New Town is the first urban area to fully comply. The …
Gujarat Launches Smart Textile Hub in Surat
Gujarat has inaugurated a new smart textile manufacturing cluster in Surat. Designed with sustainability in mind, the hub features solar-powered machinery, water recycling units, and AI-driven fabric inspection systems. Over 200 textile units are expected to relocate to the hub in its first year. The government has offered subsidies for eco-friend…
India Tests Autonomous Air Taxi in Goa
India’s aviation startup AeroEase has successfully conducted the first test flights of its autonomous air taxi prototype in Goa. The electric VTOL aircraft flew for 15 minutes at an altitude of 500 feet, carrying a pilot and backup operator. It cruises at 120 km/h and includes redundant propulsion systems and AI-assisted navigation. The air taxi…
Maharashtra Trains Health Workers in Drone Delivery
Maharashtra health authorities began drone delivery training for village health workers, teaching them drone piloting, battery care, and anti-stall techniques. These workers use drones to drop vaccines, medicines, and emergency kits in remote villages. The pilot trained 200 participants and will expand statewide next year to boost health delivery …
AI Cancer Detection Tool Debuts at Public Hospitals
Tata Memorial Hospital and IIT Bombay jointly launched an AI-powered diagnostic tool that analyzes biopsy imagery and patient data to predict cancer types and grades with 92% accuracy. The system highlights suspect tissue to pathologists, cutting diagnosis time by 30%. Trials are underway in five major public hospitals, with nationwide rollout pla…
Goa Launches “Blue Challenge” for Marine Clean-Up
Goa’s “Blue Challenge” campaign incentivizes local fishermen and youth to collect plastic debris, protect coral reefs, and monitor marine biodiversity. Environmental NGOs track efforts, and within three months, 5 tons of ocean waste have been collected and protected areas have expanded. The initiative strengthens marine conservation and boos…