Odisha’s Forestry Department in partnership with international partners has initiated a mangrove restoration project aimed at issuing carbon credits. Planting over 2,000 hectares of mangrove forests along the Kendrapara coastline, the project will generate verified carbon offset credits by 2030. Local communities receive income through plantin…
Indian Railways Trials Hydrogen Fuel Cell Locomotive
Indian Railways has tested a prototype hydrogen fuel-cell locomotive on a 5‑km goods yard near Secunderabad. The engine, built locally with DRDO support, runs on a hydrogen-electric hybrid system with zero emissions. Load tests with a 1,200‑ton freight train showed stable performance. The railway ministry plans to retrofit similar engines acro…
Himachal Pradesh to Build Climate-Adaptive Greenhouses
Himachal Pradesh has unveiled a plan to construct climate‑adaptive greenhouses across apple and vegetable farms in Shimla, Solan, and Kinnaur. These greenhouses use smart cooling and heating systems driven by sensors measuring soil moisture and temperature. They reduce frost damage and extend growing seasons for high-value crops. A public-privat…
Punjab Establishes Autonomous Farming Robot Test Center
Punjab’s Agricultural University in Ludhiana has opened India’s first autonomous farming robot test field. The site hosts prototypes for weed extraction, soil analysis, and selective harvesting using AI and robotics. Four startups are currently piloting their machines, and the university plans to certify at least 20 models for statewide deploy…
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…
AI Cancer Detection Tool Debuts at Public Hospitals
Tata Memorial Hospital and IIT Bombay jointly launched an AI-powered diagnostic tool that analyzes biopsy imagery and patient data to predict cancer types and grades with 92% accuracy. The system highlights suspect tissue to pathologists, cutting diagnosis time by 30%. Trials are underway in five major public hospitals, with nationwide rollout pla…
India Tests Hydrogen-Powered Commuter Train
India successfully tested its prototype hydrogen-powered commuter train in Karnataka. The train uses imported German fuel cells, produces only steam — no emissions — and demonstrated reliable acceleration and energy recovery. Authorities plan to deploy hydrogen DMUs on suburban routes in Mumbai and Chennai within 3-4 years to cut diesel use an…