Odisha’s Forestry Department in partnership with international partners has initiated a mangrove restoration project aimed at issuing carbon credits. Planting over 2,000 hectares of mangrove forests along the Kendrapara coastline, the project will generate verified carbon offset credits by 2030. Local communities receive income through plantin…
Indian Railways Trials Hydrogen Fuel Cell Locomotive
Indian Railways has tested a prototype hydrogen fuel-cell locomotive on a 5‑km goods yard near Secunderabad. The engine, built locally with DRDO support, runs on a hydrogen-electric hybrid system with zero emissions. Load tests with a 1,200‑ton freight train showed stable performance. The railway ministry plans to retrofit similar engines acro…
Himachal Pradesh to Build Climate-Adaptive Greenhouses
Himachal Pradesh has unveiled a plan to construct climate‑adaptive greenhouses across apple and vegetable farms in Shimla, Solan, and Kinnaur. These greenhouses use smart cooling and heating systems driven by sensors measuring soil moisture and temperature. They reduce frost damage and extend growing seasons for high-value crops. A public-privat…
Punjab Establishes Autonomous Farming Robot Test Center
Punjab’s Agricultural University in Ludhiana has opened India’s first autonomous farming robot test field. The site hosts prototypes for weed extraction, soil analysis, and selective harvesting using AI and robotics. Four startups are currently piloting their machines, and the university plans to certify at least 20 models for statewide deploy…
Gujarat Opens High-Speed Drone Corridor for Cargo Delivery
Gujarat has established India’s first 500 km Beyond‑Visual‑Line‑of‑Sight drone corridor between Ahmedabad and Vadodara airports. The corridor enables e-commerce and medical cargo drones to operate autonomously. Initial operators include logistics firms delivering medical samples and e-commerce parcels within 25 minutes. The governmen…
Kerala Pilots Floating Solar Raft in Backwaters
Kerala’s Energy Department has pilot‑tested a floating solar raft system on Lake Vembanad. The 200 kW installation uses modular, fish‑friendly pontoons to minimize ecological disruption. The generated energy powers lakeside communities and fisheries. A fish hatchery operated in parallel has seen improved oxygen levels due to reduced algal …
Maharashtra Launches Ultra-Fast EV Bus Network in Mumbai
Maharashtra’s state-run BEST undertaking has initiated an ultra-fast electric bus network in Mumbai’s suburban corridors. The fleet of 200 high-speed 9-meter e-buses will operate on core routes spanning Navi Mumbai, Thane, and central Mumbai. Equipped with fast-charging capabilities and regenerative braking, these buses offer reduced turnaroun…
Delhi Launches E‑Rickshaw Battery Swapping Network
In an effort to electrify last-mile transport, Delhi has rolled out the first phase of its e-rickshaw battery swapping network. Over 100 swapping stations, operated by private providers, allow drivers to exchange depleted batteries for fully charged ones within minutes. This approach addresses charging infrastructure challenges and reduces vehicle…
Assam Maps Critical Elephant Migration Corridors
Assam’s Forest Department, in collaboration with wildlife NGOs, has used satellite imagery and GPS tracking to map ten key elephant migration corridors between Kaziranga and the Bhutan border. These zones have been protected via community-based eco-fences, mobile alerts for villagers, and construction restrictions. Energy-efficient solar warning…
Tamil Nadu Launches Virtual Learning Hubs in Rural Schools
Tamil Nadu’s Education Department has introduced virtual learning hubs in 1,000 government schools across rural areas. Equipped with smartboards, reliable internet, and subscriptions to counselling and STEM platforms, these hubs are designed to democratize quality education. Teachers are trained in digital pedagogy, and students now access codin…