Recent 6 months news in State

The Assam government has signed MoUs with 6 organizations to integrate AI and digital technology into the school education system of the state.

The collaboration aims to introduce innovative learning solutions to modernize the pedagogical framework and to enhance the educational infrastructure in the state.

Birkbeck, University of London has received a Letter of Approval (LoA) from the University Grants Commission (UGC) to establish and operate a campus in Bengaluru. The approval was granted under the Foreign Higher Educational Institutions (FHEIs) regulations, 2023.

Punjab government has launched a digital identification portal named ‘Pehchaan’ to trace unidentified and unclaimed deceased persons in government mortuaries.

The portal records photographs, physical traits, and identification marks of the deceased within 48 hours to facilitate online searches and claims. It also features an automated alert system to notify Investigating Officers (IOs) for verification. It is to be noted that Punjab is the first state in India to implement such a system.

The National Shipbuilding and Heavy Industries Park Odisha Ltd (NSHIPOL) has received in-principle approval to establish a shipbuilding and heavy industries cluster in Kendrapara, Odisha, with a projected investment of ₹24,700 crore.

The approval was granted under the Shipbuilding Development Scheme (SbDS) of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW). The project will be implemented through a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) comprising the Odisha Maritime Board (OMB) and the Paradip Port Authority (PPA).

The Andhra Pradesh government have signed a Government-to-Government (G2G) MoU with the UK government to strengthen cooperation in urban development, infrastructure, and advanced technology.

The partnership facilitates infrastructure planning and implementation across the state capital Amaravati and 123 municipalities, specifically targeting sectors like roads, drainage systems, water supply, and waste management.

The Mizoram government has designated 79 monuments and archaeological sites as “State Protected Monuments” to preserve the cultural and historical legacy of the region.

Two sites in the Champhai district, namely Kawtchhuah Ropui and Ralven Puk, have been recognized as “Monuments of National Importance” under the Archaeological Survey of India. Furthermore, the state has proposed four additional heritage sites Reng Puk, Lung Milem, Pipute Lungdawh, and Ruhro Puk for designation as protected monuments.

N Rangasamy, Puducherry CM who also holds the finance portfolio, has presented a tax-free budget for the FY27 in the legislative assembly. The budget has a total outlay of ₹14,300 crore.

The Odisha government has launched the ‘Bidesh Sikhyabruti’ scholarship scheme to provide financial assistance of up to ₹25 lakh per year to meritorious Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) students pursuing higher education abroad.

Union Minister Jitendra Singh has laid the foundation stone for road projects worth ₹1,503 crore under the PM Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) in the Udhampur Lok Sabha constituency.

The project comprises 110 roads under PMGSY-Phase IV (Batch 1) covering a total distance of 598.455 km.

The initiative aims to strengthen rural connectivity across the Udhampur-Kathua-Doda-Kishtwar region.

The Maharashtra government has signed an MoU with the German State of Hesse to strengthen bilateral cooperation.

The partnership focuses on key sectors including investment, industry, innovation, employment, and skill development.

The Uttar Pradesh government have signed five MoUs with Yamanashi Prefecture of Japan to enhance bilateral cooperation in skills, energy, tourism, industry, and institutional ties.

The agreements were signed during the UP-Japan Investment Meet 2026 held in Lucknow.

Himachal Pradesh government has signed a 5-year MoU with the Bharti Institute of Public Policy at the Indian School of Business (ISB-BIPP) to unlock the forest and pastoral economy potential of the state, estimated at ₹22,600 crore.

The initiative focuses on using science and technology-enabled governance for the management of natural resources.

The Karnataka government has launched the ‘Vidyarthi Sahayahasta’ scheme to provide professional education opportunities for rural students in the state.

Eligibility is restricted to students who studied from Class 1 to 10 in rural government schools. The scheme provides a 7.5% reservation within the existing 15% rural quota for admission to professional courses like medical and engineering.

The Andhra Pradesh government has signed an agreement with the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research-National Geophysical Research Institute (CSIR-NGRI) for the exploration of critical mineral resources.

The collaboration focuses on identifying and assessing deposits of Lithium (Li) and Gallium (Ga) in the Kadapa Basin.

The Tamil Nadu government has signed 97 MoUs worth over ₹67,542 crore during the first major investment conclave of the state. These projects are scheduled for implementation within 6 months to 1 year.

Key investments include ₹1,000 crore by Titan Company Ltd (Titan) in Hosur and ₹2,500 crore by the Hinduja Group, which includes a 200 megawatt (MW) solar, wind, and battery-based renewable energy project.

Meghalaya CM Conrad K Sangma has inaugurated a Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Eri Silk Weaving at the Integrated Textile Tourism Complex (ITTC) in Ri Sai, Nongpoh.

The inauguration was held on August 7 as part of the 12th National Handloom Day celebrations and the conclusion of National Handloom Week. It is to be noted that Eri Silk, also known as Ryndia, is a silk variety indigenous to Meghalaya.

The Karnataka Cabinet has approved the ‘Sandhya Kiran’ scheme, a contributory cashless healthcare initiative under the Ayushman Bharat–Arogya Karnataka (AB-ArK) program.

The scheme is designed for state pensioners below 70 years of age and their families in Bengaluru. It will cover 4.93 lakh beneficiaries, providing an annual family health cover of ₹5 lakh along with standardized treatment packages and rates.

The Gujarat government has approved an allocation of ₹20 crore for the FY27 to establish four Centres of Excellence (CoEs) to expand natural farming practices across the state.

The CoEs will be set up in the districts of Navsari, Morbi, Bhavnagar, and Chhota Udepur.

The West Bengal government has launched the Ayushman Bharat - PM Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) along with the 'Mukhyamantri Swasthya Bima Yojana' to expand healthcare coverage.

It is to be noted that AB-PMJAY is a centrally sponsored health assurance scheme launched in 2018 under the Ayushman Bharat (AB) initiative. The scheme provides a health cover of up to ₹5 lakh per family per annum for secondary and tertiary care hospitalization to eligible families.

The Tamil Nadu government has launched the ‘Vetri Vaanmagal’ scheme to train women farmers in drone operation, promote precision agriculture, and create high-tech employment opportunities in the rural economy.