Karnataka’s Urban Forestry Mission has initiated the “Smart Green Corridor” project, planting urban native trees along major city roads in Bengaluru. Each planting zone includes monitored moisture sensors, automated drip irrigation, and solar-powered street lights. The project aims to shade pedestrians, reduce urban heat islands, and improve…
Punjab Opens Heritage Food Trails for Tourists
Punjab Tourism has launched curated Heritage Food Trails in Amritsar, Patiala, and Ludhiana, combining culinary exploration with local history. Tourists can sample dishes like Amritsari kulcha, Patiala chicken, and makki di roti at age-old eateries while visiting gurdwaras, forts, and bazaars. Guides narrate stories of regional cuisine, migration,…
Bihar’s Youth Parliament Receives National Recognition
Bihar’s innovative Youth Parliament model, launched across 50 colleges, has been awarded by the Ministry of Education for promoting democratic values and civic engagement. Each youth parliament session includes debates on current affairs, mock bills, and Q&A with local politicians. Over 20,000 students have participated so far, and many alum…
West Bengal Introduces Eco-Friendly Cremation Yards
To reduce wood consumption and pollution from traditional cremations, the West Bengal government has developed eco-friendly cremation yards along the Hooghly River. These facilities use electric furnaces powered by solar grids, reducing emissions by over 80%. Special attention is given to cultural sensitivities, and families are provided ceremonia…
Odisha Rolls Out Emergency Health Drones in Tribal Areas
Odisha's Health Department, in collaboration with a Bengaluru-based startup, has deployed drones to deliver essential medicines and vaccines to remote tribal villages in Kandhamal and Malkangiri districts. These areas suffer from poor road connectivity and long travel times. The drones, equipped with temperature-controlled containers, can carry 5 …
Delhi Metro Starts Green Roof Trials at Underground Stations
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has initiated pilot green roofs at three underground stations—Rajiv Chowk, Kashmere Gate, and Nehru Place. These living roofs, built above station entrances and vents, use native grass and succulent plants that absorb rainwater and reduce heat. The objective is to lower surface temperature and improve aest…
Maharashtra Installs AI Cameras to Track Leopard Movement Near Villages
To reduce man-animal conflict, Maharashtra’s Forest Department has begun installing AI-enabled cameras in leopard-prone zones of Nashik and Pune. These motion-sensor cameras identify leopards and send real-time alerts to forest officials and local residents via SMS and WhatsApp groups. The AI system also records behavioral patterns—tracking tr…
West Bengal Begins E-Waste to Art Project in Urban Schools
In a creative sustainability drive, the West Bengal Urban Development Authority has launched an “E-Waste to Art” program across 100 urban schools in Kolkata, Durgapur, and Siliguri. Students collect old keyboards, CPUs, wires, and scrap circuit boards to build sculptures and functional art pieces. Art teachers guide them to convert e-waste int…
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…