A consortium of food-processing SMEs in Belgaum collaborated with IISc to pilot industrial waste-heat recovery systems. These systems capture exhaust thermal energy and reuse it for boiler feedwater heating and steam generation. The retrofit has reduced energy use by 28 %, saving ₹3 lakh annually per plant. Payback period estimated at 2 year…
Andhra Pradesh Pilots Floating Telemedicine Kiosks
AP’s Health Mission unveiled floating telemedicine kiosks on rivers in remote delta villages near Machilipatnam. These solar-powered boats operate two days a week, connecting patients via video to doctors in district hospitals. Each kiosk includes medical diagnostic tools and Wi-Fi. Within its first month, the service logged 400 consultations an…
Gujarat Introduces Coastal Drone Surveillance for Oil Spills
Gujarat Forest and Fisheries Department has deployed drones equipped with oil-sensing IR cameras to monitor nearshore regions around industrial ports. The drones can detect minor oil sheens, relay GPS data, and guide cleaning vessels to the site. In a recent trial near Hazira, the system detected a 75 m² oil patch from a minor spill, enabling r…
Tamil Nadu Adopts Smart Air Quality Bus Shelters
Chennai Metro Rail, in partnership with IIT Madras, has installed smart bus shelters equipped with air purifiers, air-quality sensors, and solar roof panels. Each shelter captures PM2.5 and VOC data, displaying live air quality indices. The purification system filters particulate matter before dispersing cleaner air for waiting passengers. Trials …
Tamil Nadu Pilots Electric Agro-Tractors in Paddy Fields
To reduce farm emissions, Tamil Nadu’s Agriculture Department has piloted battery-powered tractors for paddy cultivation in Coimbatore and Thanjavur. These electric tractors replicate ploughing power on par with small diesel units but operate quietly and emission-free. A single charge covers 10 acres per day. Noise levels dropped by 70%, improvi…
Maharashtra Deploys Smart Traffic Fencing to Guide Pedestrians
Mumbai’s traffic department has installed smart, sensor-enabled pedestrian fences at busy junctions such as Dadar and Andheri. The system includes LED guidance bars and pressure-sensitive sensors that detect overcrowding. During congested periods, LED pathways shift direction to distribute foot traffic evenly and prevent trampling or stampedes. …
Karnataka Launches Rainwater Harvesting Micro-Reservoirs in Bangalore
The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board, in collaboration with local NGOs, has initiated a micro-reservoir project targeting rainwater-starved neighbourhoods. These small catchment systems built within residential colonies collect runoff during monsoon, storing between 20,000 to 50,000 litres of water. Water is then used for gardening, toile…
Indian Startups Raise $8 Billion in H1 2025, Fintech and AI Dominate
Indian startups raised $8 billion in the first half of 2025, a 15% increase from the previous period, according to a report by industry tracker Tracxn. Fintech and AI sectors accounted for nearly 60% of total funding, with top deals going to neobanking platform Fi, logistics AI firm Locus, and insurance startup Digit. Venture capital firms like Se…
Supreme Court of India Upholds Women’s Right to Permanent Commission in Army
In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court reaffirmed that women are entitled to the same permanent commission opportunities as men in the Indian Army. The ruling came after several women officers challenged the denial of promotions and permanent positions despite exemplary service. The court observed that institutional bias and systemic hurdles we…
India to Host G20 Climate Finance Summit in New Delhi
India will host the upcoming G20 Climate Finance Summit in New Delhi, positioning itself as a key player in global climate negotiations. Scheduled for December, the summit aims to finalize a framework for funding energy transition in developing nations. Union Finance and Environment Ministries are coordinating with the United Nations Framework Con…