India’s Ministry of Culture and Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has launched a dedicated ship for underwater archaeology research. Named Samudra Ratna, the ship is equipped with submersibles, sonar, and 3D-mapping tools. Its first mission will explore submerged Harappan port sites off Gujarat’s coast. Marine archaeologists hope to find ar…
Telangana Turns Fly Ash into Eco Bricks for Low-Cost Housing
Telangana has launched a state-run program that converts fly ash waste from thermal power plants into durable bricks for public housing. These bricks are lighter, heat resistant, and more sustainable than traditional clay bricks. The pilot project in Nalgonda district produced 1 million bricks, used in constructing homes for below-poverty-line fam…
Himachal Pradesh Installs Avalanche Detectors in Key Tourist Corridors
To ensure safety in popular winter zones like Rohtang and Lahaul, Himachal Pradesh has installed avalanche detection systems that monitor snow pressure, temperature shifts, and seismic activity. The devices, mounted on strategic slopes, issue automatic alerts to emergency response centers. Last year’s avalanche near Atal Tunnel emphasized the ne…
Rajasthan Develops Thar Desert Resilience Index
Rajasthan’s Desert Development Department has introduced the Thar Desert Resilience Index (TDRI), a tool to measure ecosystem health, community adaptation, and climate impact across desert districts. The index considers groundwater levels, vegetation, livestock health, and weather variability. Each district will receive an annual rating and reco…
West Bengal Launches Floating Wetland Cafes in Kolkata Lakes
To raise awareness about wastewater treatment, West Bengal’s Lake Development Authority and food startups have launched floating cafe platforms in lakes like Rabindra Sarobar and Mumbai Maidan. These cafes host integrated floating wetland gardens below the decks that filter lake water through aquatic plants. Diners can see and learn how plants a…
Odisha Pilots Automatic Tidal Gates for Urban Flood Protection
In Bhubaneswar, Odisha’s Smart City Mission has constructed automatic tidal gates at canal junctions to prevent stormwater backflow during high tides. The gates, integrated with water-level sensors and IoT algorithms, automatically close during high tide and reopen afterwards. They reduce urban flooding without requiring manual activation. In re…
Karnataka Creates Digital Mentorship Platform for Rural Women Entrepreneurs
The Karnataka Women & Child Development Department has launched an online mentorship platform connecting rural women entrepreneurs from villages like Hassan and Mandya with urban business mentors. Through video sessions, women receive guidance in marketing, operations, digital payment, and pricing strategies. Over 3,000 women have joined so fa…
Maharashtra Tests Floating Solar-Powered Garbage Boats
In pilot wetlands near Nagpur, Pune Municipal Corporation has deployed floating garbage boats that collect floating waste and deliver it to shore compost units. Each boat captures up to 200 kg of waste per day and is powered by retractable solar panels installed on its canopy. Sensors detect trash saturation and trigger return signals. The boats u…
Maharashtra Tests Floating Solar-Powered Garbage Boats
In pilot wetlands near Nagpur, Pune Municipal Corporation has deployed floating garbage boats that collect floating waste and deliver it to shore compost units. Each boat captures up to 200 kg of waste per day and is powered by retractable solar panels installed on its canopy. Sensors detect trash saturation and trigger return signals. The boats u…
Odisha Launches Floating Community Libraries on Reservoirs
In drought-affected districts, Odisha’s School Education and Library Initiative has introduced floating community libraries on boats at reservoirs and irrigation tanks. These boats, stocked with books, digital tablets, story sessions, and workshops, dock at villages on a scheduled basis. Children, youth, and farmers access real-time educational …