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…
Odisha Launches Floating Community Libraries on Reservoirs
In drought-affected districts, Odisha’s School Education and Library Initiative has introduced floating community libraries on boats at reservoirs and irrigation tanks. These boats, stocked with books, digital tablets, story sessions, and workshops, dock at villages on a scheduled basis. Children, youth, and farmers access real-time educational …
Punjab Builds Biogas-Powered Streetlights in Rural Pathways
In one of its rural electrification efforts, Punjab’s Energy Department has begun installing streetlights that run on household biogas plants linked to cattle sheds. The biogas plant powers an engine-generator, charging a battery that illuminates pathway lights for up to ten villages. These systems replace kerosene lamps or shaded street bulbs. …
Gujarat Pilots Blockchain for Tribal Forest Produce Markets
The Gujarat Tribal Welfare Department has implemented a blockchain-based tracking system for tendu, mahua, and honey in forest produce markets near Dang and Gir regions. Each consignment is tagged digitally from collection to sale in Adivasi trader collection centers using QR codes. Blockchain ensures immutable logs detailing quantity, quality, pr…
Maharashtra Introduces Electric Water Taxis on Urban Lakes
Mumbai’s Bandra–Kurla Lake area has a pilot network of electric water taxis operating in clean urban lakes. These solar-augmented e-boats carry up to four passengers and are connected via an app offering ride-hailing services. The taxis charge at roof-mounted solar docks and complete each ride with zero emissions. Daily ridership averages 150,…
Andhra Pradesh Launches AI-Driven Fish Disease Detection in Aquaculture
The AP Fisheries Department, in partnership with a tech startup, has implemented an AI-driven fish health monitoring system in coastal aquaculture farms in Krishna and Godavari deltas. Underwater cameras capture fish behavior and body patterns, which are then analyzed in real-time to detect signs of diseases such as columnaris and fin rot. Alerts …
Karnataka Launches Edible Insect Protein Farming to Combat Malnutrition
In a novel nutrition and sustainability initiative, Karnataka’s Health and Women’s Welfare Department has introduced mealworm farming in tribal villages across Kodagu to provide protein-rich, low-cost nutrition. Women Self-Help Groups (SHGs) are trained to breed mealworms in controlled units. The harvested worms are dried and milled into prote…
Tamil Nadu Pilots Smart Rainwater-Harvesting Pavements in Chennai
The Chennai City Municipal Corporation has piloted permeable pavements in flood-prone neighborhoods of Teynampet and Adyar. Made with recycled plastic aggregate and porous concrete, these pavements capture rainwater and reduce runoff while supporting pedestrian traffic. Embedded sensors monitor water percolation and notify residents via an app whe…
Rajasthan Deploys Thermal Imaging Cameras to Prevent Desert Wildfires
Rajasthan’s Forest Department has installed thermal-imaging cameras atop sand dunes in wildlife conservation zones like the Desert National Park. These cameras autonomously detect sudden hotspots—indicating wildfires—in remote desert areas before they spread. When a hotspot is detected, teams receive GPS alerts and drone-assisted water drops…
Madhya Pradesh Builds Forest Schools for Baiga Tribal Children
In a bid to make education culturally relevant, Madhya Pradesh’s Tribal Welfare Department has established “Forest Schools” for Baiga children in Dindori and Mandla districts. These schools operate near forest villages and teach core subjects through local idioms, stories, and nature-based learning. The curriculum integrates traditional know…