Gujarat has established India’s first 500 km Beyond‑Visual‑Line‑of‑Sight drone corridor between Ahmedabad and Vadodara airports. The corridor enables e-commerce and medical cargo drones to operate autonomously. Initial operators include logistics firms delivering medical samples and e-commerce parcels within 25 minutes. The governmen…
Kerala Pilots Floating Solar Raft in Backwaters
Kerala’s Energy Department has pilot‑tested a floating solar raft system on Lake Vembanad. The 200 kW installation uses modular, fish‑friendly pontoons to minimize ecological disruption. The generated energy powers lakeside communities and fisheries. A fish hatchery operated in parallel has seen improved oxygen levels due to reduced algal …
Maharashtra Launches Ultra-Fast EV Bus Network in Mumbai
Maharashtra’s state-run BEST undertaking has initiated an ultra-fast electric bus network in Mumbai’s suburban corridors. The fleet of 200 high-speed 9-meter e-buses will operate on core routes spanning Navi Mumbai, Thane, and central Mumbai. Equipped with fast-charging capabilities and regenerative braking, these buses offer reduced turnaroun…
Assam Unveils Elephant Migration Corridors Using Satellite Data
The Assam Forest Department has mapped 10 critical elephant migration corridors using satellite imagery and GPS tagging. The corridors stretch from Kaziranga to the Bhutan border. The project aims to reduce human-elephant conflict by protecting habitats and restricting construction near movement paths. Solar-powered early warning fences and mobile…
India to Host Global AI Ethics Summit in New Delhi
India will host the first Global Summit on AI Ethics in New Delhi, bringing together policymakers, researchers, and tech companies to draft an international code of conduct for responsible AI. The summit will include working groups on algorithmic bias, AI in warfare, and surveillance transparency. Countries including France, Japan, Brazil, and Nig…
Maharashtra Opens Agro-Logistics Parks for Small Farmers
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…
Madhya Pradesh Launches Startup Fund for Tribal Youth
Madhya Pradesh has introduced a state-level startup fund dedicated to tribal youth. Each selected applicant receives up to ₹2 lakh in grants to launch businesses related to agriculture, crafts, and local services. District-level incubators offer mentorship and shared office spaces. So far, 100 tribal entrepreneurs have joined, creating innovativ…
Gujarat Launches Smart Textile Hub in Surat
Gujarat has inaugurated a new smart textile manufacturing cluster in Surat. Designed with sustainability in mind, the hub features solar-powered machinery, water recycling units, and AI-driven fabric inspection systems. Over 200 textile units are expected to relocate to the hub in its first year. The government has offered subsidies for eco-friend…
Scientists Create Biodegradable Plastic from Sugarcane
CSIR–NCL Pune researchers have developed a biodegradable plastic using bagasse, the byproduct of sugarcane. The new material mimics the strength and durability of PET plastic but breaks down within six months under composting conditions. It has been successfully used in pilot packaging for food and beverages in Maharashtra and Karnataka. Industr…
India Tests Autonomous Air Taxi in Goa
India’s aviation startup AeroEase has successfully conducted the first test flights of its autonomous air taxi prototype in Goa. The electric VTOL aircraft flew for 15 minutes at an altitude of 500 feet, carrying a pilot and backup operator. It cruises at 120 km/h and includes redundant propulsion systems and AI-assisted navigation. The air taxi…