Punjab Agricultural University has launched an AI-driven mobile app that forecasts soil health based on real-time satellite imagery, rainfall data, and historic crop patterns. The app gives farmers personalized advice on crop rotation, fertilizer use, and moisture retention. Pilot trials among 10,000 farmers showed a 17% improvement in yield and a…
Uttarakhand Trials Glacier Lake Burst Alarm System
Uttarakhand Disaster Management Authority has installed a Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) warning system near the Dhauliganga basin. The system uses water pressure sensors and satellite uplinks to send real-time flood alerts to low-lying villages. During a recent false alarm test, the entire communication system successfully alerted all village…
Assam Opens Bamboo-Based Bio-Refinery
Assam has launched India’s first large-scale bamboo-based bio-refinery in Numaligarh, producing ethanol, acetic acid, and bio-plastics from locally harvested bamboo. The refinery is expected to generate over 10 crore liters of ethanol annually while creating 3,000 jobs. Farmers in Nagaon, Tezpur, and Jorhat have already signed contracts to suppl…
Tamil Nadu Adds Women-Safe Public Transport AI Modules
The Tamil Nadu Transport Department has deployed an AI-powered women’s safety module in public buses operating in Chennai and Coimbatore. The system uses live CCTV, behavior pattern analysis, and panic button integration to alert control centers of potential harassment or violence. Conductors are trained to coordinate with local police in real t…
Delhi Tests Automated AI-Powered Air Quality Samplers
Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) has introduced automated air quality samplers powered by AI algorithms that can identify pollution sources in real time. These samplers, equipped with sensor arrays and machine learning models, analyze PM2.5 and PM10 particles to determine whether pollution is vehicular, construction-related, or from crop b…
Ladakh Scientists Discover Ancient Microbial Life in Glacial Caves
A team of researchers from the Ladakh Science and Technology Council, along with scientists from IISER Mohali, have discovered dormant microbial life deep within glacial caves of the Zanskar range. The organisms, dated to be over 5,000 years old, show extraordinary cold adaptation and protein stability. These microbes have potential applications i…
Maharashtra Launches Urban Rooftop Garden Program
To combat heat islands and improve urban biodiversity, Maharashtra has launched a city-wide rooftop garden initiative called Hari Chhat (Green Roof). Residents of Mumbai, Pune, and Nagpur are being encouraged to convert rooftops into vegetable gardens, with 50% subsidies on soil, planters, and compost kits. The municipal corporations will offer on…
Karnataka Rolls Out Digital Forest Boundary Monitoring System
Karnataka Forest Department has introduced a real-time Digital Forest Boundary Monitoring System using drone footage and satellite imagery to protect forest areas from encroachment. The system digitally overlays official forest maps with live aerial visuals and alerts local officials when boundary breaches or tree clearances are detected. Initial …
India to Host First Global AI Ethics Summit in New Delhi
India is set to host the inaugural Global Summit on AI Ethics in New Delhi, bringing together global leaders, policymakers, researchers, and tech industry representatives. The summit will establish working groups on algorithmic fairness, privacy safeguards, AI in defense, and surveillance standards. Confirmed participants include delegates from Fr…
Tamil Nadu Launches Virtual Learning Hubs in Rural Schools
Tamil Nadu’s Education Department has introduced virtual learning hubs in 1,000 government schools across rural areas. Equipped with smartboards, reliable internet, and subscriptions to counselling and STEM platforms, these hubs are designed to democratize quality education. Teachers are trained in digital pedagogy, and students now access codin…