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To curb violations and reduce congestion, Chandigarh has rolled out an AI-based traffic violation system across key intersections. Using high-resolution cameras and AI, the system detects red-light jumping, helmetless riding, and overspeeding in real time. Challans are issued automatically via SMS and email. In the first week of operation, over 10…

The Ministry of Shipping and Inland Waterways has launched India’s first hydrogen-powered inland vessel on the Ganga River near Varanasi. This state-of-the-art ferry can carry 100 passengers and emits only water vapor. Developed in collaboration with IIT Madras and Cochin Shipyard, the vessel uses hydrogen fuel cells to run silently and efficien…

To connect island communities and reduce reliance on diesel boats, Andhra Pradesh has introduced zero-fare electric boats along the Krishna and Godavari deltas. Operated by solar-charging pontoons, these ferries connect 45 hamlets and transport over 30,000 passengers monthly. The boats are equipped with life jackets, GPS, and onboard medical kits.…

A Bengaluru-based startup, Ayuvaa Health, has introduced AI-powered avatars that can converse with patients in 11 Indian languages, gather medical history, and provide basic health screening via smartphone. These avatars are currently being used in remote health centers in Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, and Rajasthan. The avatars can detect early sign…

Manipur has launched its first tea auction center dedicated exclusively to organic teas grown in the Senapati and Ukhrul hills. The center uses e-auction portals to ensure fair prices and direct access to buyers in Assam, Gujarat, and even Japan. Tea varieties like purple tea, white tea, and fermented herbal blends are receiving international atte…

The Jharkhand Renewable Energy Development Agency (JREDA) has approved the formation of the state’s first tribal-run solar energy cooperatives. These cooperatives own and manage decentralized solar microgrids serving 50 villages in West Singhbhum. Women-led management committees oversee billing, maintenance, and revenue-sharing. Households recei…

To support farmers growing perishables like citrus and guava, Punjab has rolled out community-managed solar-powered cold storage units. Located in rural thrust areas, each unit combines solar arrays with battery backup to maintain 4–6°C storage. Members share access via time-slots, reducing wastage from delayed sales. Input costs are recovered …

In Bhubaneswar, Odisha’s Smart City Mission has constructed automatic tidal gates at canal junctions to prevent stormwater backflow during high tides. The gates, integrated with water-level sensors and IoT algorithms, automatically close during high tide and reopen afterwards. They reduce urban flooding without requiring manual activation. In re…

The Karnataka Women & Child Development Department has launched an online mentorship platform connecting rural women entrepreneurs from villages like Hassan and Mandya with urban business mentors. Through video sessions, women receive guidance in marketing, operations, digital payment, and pricing strategies. Over 3,000 women have joined so fa…

In pilot wetlands near Nagpur, Pune Municipal Corporation has deployed floating garbage boats that collect floating waste and deliver it to shore compost units. Each boat captures up to 200 kg of waste per day and is powered by retractable solar panels installed on its canopy. Sensors detect trash saturation and trigger return signals. The boats u…