Recent 6 months news in State

The Kerala government has launched India’s first State-level Red List Assessment of Ecosystems (RLE) project to shift conservation from species-focused preservation to proactive, landscape-wide ecosystem management.

The 1-year project addresses critical habitat degradation, including an 83% loss of tropical riparian evergreen forests in the Western Ghats. It will evaluate collapse risks across all 14 districts using the criteria of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

The World Bank has backed the proposal of the Kerala government to set up a Carbon Credit Cell under the Department of Agriculture.

The cell is established as a part of the ₹2,365 crore Kerala Climate Resilient Agri-Value Chain Modernisation (KERA) Project to promote climate-friendly farming practices and provide additional income opportunities for farmers.

The Kerala government has launched a women-centric scheme named ‘Women on the Move and Menstrual Needs (WOMN)’.

The scheme aims to improve access to menstrual hygiene products for women and girls during travel, and was introduced at the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) bus terminal in Thiruvananthapuram.

The Kerala Police has signed an MoU with I Hub Robotics for the trial-based deployment of ‘Daksha’ in Kochi.

It is recognized as the first humanoid traffic assistant robot in India integrated with AI technology.

The Delhi government has launched the ‘Seva Sankalp Abhiyan’ campaign, a comprehensive package of healthcare and social welfare initiatives.

As part of the campaign, the monthly incentive for Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHA) is increased from ₹3,000 to ₹6,000 (a 100% hike). The initiative also includes the expansion of ‘Mission ANMOL’ (Auxiliary Nurse Midwife Online) for maternal and child healthcare.

The Uttar Pradesh government has renamed the Bhadohi district as ‘Sant Ravidas Nagar Bhadohi’ to honor the legacy of the saint and social reformer Sant Ravidas.

The Odisha government has launched the first digital portal in India for Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) tourism.

The platform is designed to streamline incentive applications and facilitate approvals to position the state as a premier destination for corporate events.

The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has agreed to develop the “Shree Jagannath International Airport” (SJIA) in Puri, Odisha, at an estimated cost of ₹5,631 crore.

The Uttar Pradesh government has launched ‘Bharat Taxi’ to support transport workers. The government has also introduced the ‘Mukhyamantri Krishak Samriddhi Yojana’ for farmers.

Under the scheme, agricultural loans are provided through the Cooperative Gramya Vikas Bank, with the interest rate reduced from 11% to 6%.

The Delhi Cabinet, chaired by CM Rekha Gupta, has approved the “Driving Upliftment and Rozgar for Women/Transgender Green E-Auto” (DURGA) scheme to provide dignified self-employment for women and transgender persons.

The USA-based Starbucks Coffee Company has signed an MoU with the Tamil Nadu government to establish its first Global Capability Centre (GCC) in India. The proposed facility will be located in Chennai.

Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDL) has signed an MoU with the government of Andhra Pradesh to serve as the anchor shipyard for a mega greenfield shipbuilding industrial cluster.

The proposed industrial facility is scheduled for development at Dugarajapatnam in the Tirupati district of the state.

The Madhya Pradesh government has launched the ‘Swamitva Adhikar Abhilekh Nispadan Evam Panjiyan Yojana-2026’ to provide free registration for approximately 50 lakh rural properties across 55 districts.

It is to be noted that Madhya Pradesh is the first state in India to offer free registration for rural residential plots under the scheme. The initiative was introduced during the ‘Seva Sankalp Abhiyan’, a campaign marking the birthday of PM Narendra Modi.

Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDL) has signed an MoU with the Maharashtra government to develop a Greenfield Shipbuilding Industrial Cluster in the Raigad district.

The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet, chaired by CM Yogi Adityanath, has approved 23 development proposals focusing on industrial growth and employment.

Key approvals include the establishment of an ethanol plant in Mathura and the “UP Toy Manufacturing Promotion Policy 2025” to incentivize specialized manufacturing. The measures also cover various infrastructure projects and welfare reforms to strengthen the socio-economic framework of the state.

Vinai Kumar Saxena, the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, has designated Kumik village as the first Heritage Village of the region during the 11th Ladakh Zanskar Festival 2026 held in Zanskar Valley.

The heritage status was conferred in recognition of the historical and cultural assets of the village, including Buddhist manuscripts, traditional architecture, and preserved cultural practices.

The Chhattisgarh Cabinet has approved the ‘Chief Minister’s Startup and New-Age Industry Preparedness through Up-skilling of New Generation Youth (NIPUN) Mission’ to facilitate employment, skill development, and innovation.

The mission is scheduled for implementation over 5 years with a total financial outlay of ₹500 crore.

The Odisha government has signed agreements with the UAE-based International Holding Company (IHC) and the Adani Group to explore 14 projects involving an indicative investment of ₹2.1 lakh crore.

Additionally, a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) was signed between the state government and the Indian Business & Professional Group (IBPG) to bolster trade, exports, and investments between Odisha and the UAE.

The Tamil Nadu government has announced the establishment of a world-class “TN Olympic City” in Chennai to strengthen sports infrastructure and enhance India medal prospects in global events.

The state will set up a Talent Research Wing (TRW) and Olympic Centres of Excellence in 10 locations to foster athletic development. A “Motor Sports City” will also be developed to host Formula racing events.

Chhattisgarh has secured the first position in the country in the third phase of the “Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari” (JSJB 3.0) initiative, a community-driven water conservation programme under the “Catch the Rain” campaign of the Ministry of Jal Shakti.

The state successfully completed 77,719 water conservation structures out of 79,775 registered units. It is to be noted that the “5 Per Cent Model” implemented in the Koriya district promotes the voluntary allocation of 5% of agricultural land for the development of groundwater recharge infrastructure through coordinated local participation.