Bihar Revives Ancient Nalanda Water Management Channels

Bihar has launched a project to restore the ancient water management systems used at Nalanda Mahavihara. These include terracotta channels, lotus-shaped cisterns, and aquifer-linked reservoirs used 1,200 years ago. Archaeologists, engineers, and monks are working to replicate these systems using clay and traditional lime techniques. Once operation…

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…

हिमाचल में शुरू हुआ देश का पहला क्लाउड किचन हब

हिमाचल प्रदेश में एक अभिनव पहल के तहत राज्य का पहला क्लाउड किचन हब स्थापित किया गया है। यह हब स्थानीय युवाओं को स्वरोजगार के अवसर प्र…

India’s first blockchain-based vaccine verification system launched

The Indian Ministry of Health has launched a blockchain-powered vaccine verification portal called “VaxChain.” Using QR-coded vaccine certificates stored on a decentralized ledger, it prevents forgery and duplication. The system also allows employers, travel authorities, and healthcare providers to validate vaccine status offline. Initially fo…

छत्तीसगढ़ में शुरू हुआ ‘आयुष गांव’ मॉडल योजना

छत्तीसगढ़ सरकार ने आदिवासी क्षेत्रों में आयुर्वेद, यूनानी, सिद्ध एवं होम्योपैथिक सेवाओं को सुनिश्चित करने हेतू 'आयुष गांव' योजना शु…

छत्तीसगढ़ में शुरू हुआ ‘आयुष गांव’ मॉडल योजना

छत्तीसगढ़ सरकार ने आदिवासी क्षेत्रों में आयुर्वेद, यूनानी, सिद्ध एवं होम्योपैथिक सेवाओं को सुनिश्चित करने हेतू 'आयुष गांव' योजना शु…

Indian startup builds low-cost home robot for elderly care

A Bengaluru‑based startup “Safira Robotics” has unveiled “Aasha,” a budget home-care robot with tele‑medicine, fall detection, medication reminders and voice‑based companionship for elderly users. Priced at ₹35,000, it has already sold out its first 500 units. The company is scaling production to meet demand within South Asia. More…

पश्चिम बंगाल में महिला सुरक्षा के लिए AI कैमरा नेटवर्क

पश्चिम बंगाल सरकार ने शहरों में महिला सुरक्षा बढ़ाने के उद्देश्य से सार्वजनिक स्थानों पर AI फेस‑recognition कैमरा नेटवर्क लगाने की घोषणा की …