Recent 6 months news in State

Mizoram government has launched a mobile app named ‘Khuarel’ which serves as a disaster incident and reporting management system. The app is designed for real-time disaster response and coordination across the state.

The Telangana government, through the Hyderabad Metro Rail Ltd (HMRL), has signed a Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) with Larsen & Toubro Ltd (L&T) and L&T Metro Rail (Hyderabad) Ltd (LTMRHL). The agreement enables the state government to acquire 100% equity of the Hyderabad Metro Phase I for ₹1,461.47 crore.

Sikkim has become the first fully paperless state judiciary in India, marking a milestone that coincides with the 50th anniversary of the statehood of Sikkim. The declaration was made by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant during a two-day national conclave on technology and judicial education held in Gangtok. The transition to a digital system incorporates AI tools to assist judicial officers. These include the Supreme Court Portal for Assistance in Court’s Efficiency (SUPACE) for legal research and the Supreme Court Vidhik Anuvaad Software (SUVAS) for language translation.

The Maharashtra Cabinet has approved the ‘AI Policy 2026’ to foster technological growth and infrastructure development in the state.

The policy aims to attract an investment of ₹10,000 crore and generate 1.5 lakh employment opportunities by 2031. The initiative focuses on the establishment of innovation centres and the implementation of skill training programs to support AI driven economic expansion.

The Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh has officially notified the creation of 5 new districts in the Union Territory: Nubra, Sham, Changthang, Zanskar, and Drass.

This follows the preliminary approval granted by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in 2024. With this, the total number of districts in the UT has increased from 2 to 7. It is to be noted that the region previously consisted of only the Leh and Kargil districts.

The Uttar Pradesh government has introduced a 10-year warranty model for rural water schemes under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), becoming the first state in India to mandate long-term accountability under the JJM framework. Under the ‘Jal Arpan’ initiative, the ownership of village water infrastructure is transferred to Gram Panchayats (GPs). The policy mandates that construction agencies must handle the operation and maintenance (O&M) of the water systems for a period of 10 years.

The Meghalaya government has launched the ‘Chief Minister’s Incentive for Success in Prelims and Innovative Rewards for Excellence’ (CM-INSPIRE) scheme for Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) aspirants.

The initiative aims to reduce the preparation costs of candidates and enhance the representation of the state in civil services.

The Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Vinai Kumar Saxena, has laid the foundation stone for the first Petroglyph Conservation Park of India on the banks of the Indus River at Sindhu Ghat (Leh, Ladakh). The ceremony was held on April 18, coinciding with World Heritage Day.

An MoU has been signed between the Department of Archives, Archaeology and Museums and the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to facilitate scientific conservation, education, and research at the site.

The Meghalaya government has approved the ‘Meghalaya Official Languages Ordinance, 2026’, formally recognizing Khasi and Garo as official languages in addition to English. This ordinance, which repeals the ‘Meghalaya State Language Act, 2005’, authorizes the use of Khasi and Garo in official government orders, notifications, and correspondence.

The World Bank has approved a $225 million (₹2,080 crore) loan for the Rajasthan Highway Modernisation Project to improve the efficiency, resilience, and safety of state highways.

The loan, provided by the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), features a 35-year maturity period and a 5-year grace period. It is to be noted that the financial package includes the first Step-Up Loan (SuL) of India to support the modernization of the road network of the state.

The Odisha government has signed an MoU with the National Centre for Coastal Research (NCCR), an agency under the Ministry of Earth Sciences, to implement a specialized Marine Spatial Plan (MSP).

The MSP aims to maintain a balance between the coastal economy and the marine environment of the state. It is to be noted that Odisha is the first state in India to initiate the second phase of the national sustainable ocean planning initiative.

Nitish Kumar has resigned as the Chief Minister of Bihar, concluding a tenure of two decades in the politics of the state.

He is set to move to a national role in the Rajya Sabha. Samrat Choudhary, the leader of the BJP legislature party, is designated to serve as the next CM of Bihar.

Puducherry election authorities have deployed a saree-clad humanoid robot named ‘Nila’ at the VOC Government School polling booth during the Assembly elections.

The initiative aims to create a high-tech and welcoming environment for voters, specifically to attract youth and first-time voters.