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To rejuvenate local craftsmanship and generate employment, Uttar Pradesh Handicrafts Department has launched a terracotta revival mission in Bundelkhand’s Chitrakoot and Jhansi districts. Artisans are trained in both traditional techniques and contemporary designs to make decorative tiles, eco-friendly cookware, and garden ornaments. Products ar…

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’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…

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 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…

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 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…

Tamil Nadu’s Education Department has opened virtual learning hubs in 1,000 rural government schools. Each hub includes smartboards, internet connectivity, and subscriptions to e-learning portals. Teachers receive digital pedagogy training, and students can access STEM content, coding tutorials, and live expert sessions. The pilot has shown a 25…

The Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation has begun construction of a new Blue Line extension connecting the city to Kempegowda International Airport. The 38-km stretch will have 17 stations and is expected to be operational by 2027. The project aims to reduce airport commute times by over 60% and relieve traffic congestion. The route will integrate fe…

Maharashtra has launched agro-logistics parks in Nagpur and Nashik to streamline farm-to-market supply chains. Each park includes cold storage, ripening chambers, packaging units, and real-time inventory tracking. Smallholder farmers can store, grade, and dispatch their produce to markets across India. The initiative cuts post-harvest losses, boos…