Kerala’s Tourism Board in partnership with NGOs has constructed a floating wetland park in the backwaters of Alappuzha. Built on bamboo platforms, the park features native wetland vegetation, fish nurseries, and boardwalks for eco-tourism. Water quality and biodiversity have improved since project inception. School groups visit for environmental…
Punjab Launches Next-Gen Drone Swarm for Wildfire Control
The Punjab Fire Services, in collaboration with IIT Kanpur, has tested a swarm of ten synchronized drones capable of aerial fire monitoring, mapping hot spots, and dropping eco-fire retardant granules in pre-identified control zones. Using AI to coordinate flight patterns, the drones achieved simultaneous coverage over a 2-km area. The pilot near …
Andhra Pradesh Introduces Solar-Powered Desalination Units
Andhra Pradesh’s coastal water resources department has deployed 20 solar-powered desalination units in saline-prone villages near the Bay of Bengal. Each modular plant produces 10,000 liters of potable water per day using reverse osmosis and solar thermal desalination. Villagers now report improved health and reduced dependence on tanker water.…
Chennai Starts Citywide Tree Census Using Drones
Chennai Corporation has launched a drone-based multispectral tree census program across the city’s green zones, street canopy, and urban wetlands. The drones capture tree count, canopy cover, species type, and health metrics like chlorophyll levels. The data populates a public tree map and aids in heat island and urban planning efforts. 100% of …
Gujarat Inaugurates Indigenous Quantum Sensor Lab
Gujarat’s Science & Technology Department and PRL have opened a quantum sensor research facility in Ahmedabad, focused on precise gravity, magnetic, and inertial measurements. The lab is equipped with atomic clock setups and quantum gravimeters and is the first of its kind in South Asia. The facility enables national research in geology, nav…
Karnataka’s Water Recycling Wastewater Management Policy
Bengaluru’s Water Supply and Sewerage Board has adopted a decentralized wastewater treatment policy requiring all new apartment complexes (200+ units) to install on-site treatment plants (STPs) with ≥90% reclamation. Reclaimed water is used for landscaping and flushing. In the first year, six complexes have been certified, saving 150 ML of fre…
Bengaluru Metro Extension to Kempegowda International Airport
The Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation has embarked on constructing the Blue Line extension that will connect the city center directly to Kempegowda International Airport. Spanning 38 km with 17 stations, including transit hubs and parking facilities, the line will reduce commute times by over an hour, greatly easing urban traffic congestion. The …
Delhi Announces Battery Swapping Policy for E-Rickshaws
To boost electric mobility, Delhi has launched a battery swapping policy for e-rickshaws. Over 100 stations will be set up in the first phase, allowing drivers to exchange discharged batteries for fully charged ones in under 5 minutes. The model reduces downtime and eliminates the need for home charging. Supported by incentives and private players…
Tamil Nadu Opens Virtual Learning Hubs in Rural Schools
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…
Bengaluru Metro Expands to Kempegowda Airport
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…