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In one of its rural electrification efforts, Punjab’s Energy Department has begun installing streetlights that run on household biogas plants linked to cattle sheds. The biogas plant powers an engine-generator, charging a battery that illuminates pathway lights for up to ten villages. These systems replace kerosene lamps or shaded street bulbs. …

The Gujarat Tribal Welfare Department has implemented a blockchain-based tracking system for tendu, mahua, and honey in forest produce markets near Dang and Gir regions. Each consignment is tagged digitally from collection to sale in Adivasi trader collection centers using QR codes. Blockchain ensures immutable logs detailing quantity, quality, pr…

Mumbai’s Bandra–Kurla Lake area has a pilot network of electric water taxis operating in clean urban lakes. These solar-augmented e-boats carry up to four passengers and are connected via an app offering ride-hailing services. The taxis charge at roof-mounted solar docks and complete each ride with zero emissions. Daily ridership averages 150,…

The AP Fisheries Department, in partnership with a tech startup, has implemented an AI-driven fish health monitoring system in coastal aquaculture farms in Krishna and Godavari deltas. Underwater cameras capture fish behavior and body patterns, which are then analyzed in real-time to detect signs of diseases such as columnaris and fin rot. Alerts …

In a novel nutrition and sustainability initiative, Karnataka’s Health and Women’s Welfare Department has introduced mealworm farming in tribal villages across Kodagu to provide protein-rich, low-cost nutrition. Women Self-Help Groups (SHGs) are trained to breed mealworms in controlled units. The harvested worms are dried and milled into prote…

The Chennai City Municipal Corporation has piloted permeable pavements in flood-prone neighborhoods of Teynampet and Adyar. Made with recycled plastic aggregate and porous concrete, these pavements capture rainwater and reduce runoff while supporting pedestrian traffic. Embedded sensors monitor water percolation and notify residents via an app whe…

Rajasthan’s Forest Department has installed thermal-imaging cameras atop sand dunes in wildlife conservation zones like the Desert National Park. These cameras autonomously detect sudden hotspots—indicating wildfires—in remote desert areas before they spread. When a hotspot is detected, teams receive GPS alerts and drone-assisted water drops…

In a bid to make education culturally relevant, Madhya Pradesh’s Tribal Welfare Department has established “Forest Schools” for Baiga children in Dindori and Mandla districts. These schools operate near forest villages and teach core subjects through local idioms, stories, and nature-based learning. The curriculum integrates traditional know…

Kerala’s coastal entrepreneurs have begun converting discarded fishing nets into stylish footwear, belts, and bags. The project, run by coastal SHGs in Kollam and Kozhikode, partners with designers who provide training and designs. The nets are cleaned, dyed, and woven into durable material that is then stitched into lifestyle products. These ar…

Bihar’s Revenue Department has begun training rural youth in operating drones for land survey and digital mapping under the Swamitva Yojana. In Nalanda and Bhojpur, 300 youths have received hands-on training in flying drones, capturing parcel data, and using GIS software. The data helps update land records, resolve disputes, and issue property c…