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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…

Uttar Pradesh has initiated a conservation project in pilgrimage and forest areas like Nainital, Chambal, and Sunderban’s edge. The campaign involves tree planting, trail restoration, anti-fires awareness, and bans on single-use plastics in tourist zones. Local youth are trained as eco-guides and paid as forest stewards. The project also elevate…

Punjab is empowering rural youth through “Kitchen Skills Centres,” training them in culinary arts—regional and global cuisines—and food hygiene. Each training center hosts 50 students with commercial-grade kitchens. The pilot launched across 20 villages with plans to extend to 10,000 participants over two years. Graduates will qualify for …

AI Coastal Radar Deployed on Tamil Nadu Coast In partnership with IIT Madras and a private defense firm, India Coast Guard has deployed AI radar systems along Tamil Nadu’s coast. Capable of detecting small vessels, identifying suspicious behavior, and dispatching real-time alerts, the system helped intercept two unregistered crafts during ini…

Chhattisgarh has set up its first e-commerce support center for tribal women, enabling them to sell crafts, organic foods, and bamboo items online. The hub offers training in production, packaging, digital branding, and logistics. Within six months, 500 tribal women’s cooperatives joined, and many reported revenue spikes of 30–50%. The initiat…

Bengaluru-based EcoBuild Labs has introduced a green building certification tailored for tropical climates. The system scores passive cooling, rainwater harvesting, solar adoption, indoor air quality, and local-material sourcing. Their inaugural project, a residential complex near Whitefield, Bengaluru, has been certified. Plans include scaling to…

India and France have signed an agreement to co-develop AI technologies for defense, including autonomous drones, battlefield surveillance, and secure communications. A joint R&D facility will open near Paris with Indian startups and scientists participating. The initiative enhances India’s Push for indigenous defense tech and features semia…

The Delhi government has launched “Green Top,” distributing free soil, seeds, organic compost, and containers to city residents encouraging them to grow vegetables on their rooftops. Extension experts guide participants on crop choices by season. Launched with 5,000 households, the program promotes environmental awareness, fresh produce availa…