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 …
Delhi NCR to Install Urban Climate Cool Spots by 2025
The NCR Planning Board has finalized a project to install 500 “urban cool spots” in Delhi, Gurugram, Noida, and Ghaziabad. Each cool spot will feature misting systems, shaded pavilions, water fountains, and cooling pavement to bring down ambient temperatures by 3–4°C. Locations include metro stations, traffic junctions, and public parks. Th…
Odisha Introduces Coastal Mangrove Farming Zones
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 …
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 …
Assam Brings Digital Education Vans to Remote Tea Estates
Assam’s Education Department has deployed Digital Education Vans equipped with smart TVs, tablets, and solar-powered internet to tea estate regions. These mobile classrooms cater to children of plantation workers who lack access to digital learning. Volunteers and retired teachers conduct two-hour sessions on basic literacy, math, and Assamese a…
Karnataka Installs Air Purifier Trees in Industrial Zones
The Karnataka Pollution Control Board has deployed artificial “air purifier trees” in heavily industrialized zones of Peenya and Bommasandra in Bengaluru. Each 20-foot unit uses a combination of activated carbon filters, electrostatic precipitators, and live plants to clean ambient air. The device can purify up to 3 lakh cubic meters daily and…
Delhi Expands Rooftop Solar Credits to Apartment Complexes
Delhi’s Power Department has rolled out a new rooftop solar credit policy allowing apartment buildings to pool solar energy and receive proportional credits. Under this model, solar panels installed on shared rooftops generate power for the entire building. Each household gets credits based on registered consumption share. This move resolves cha…