Rs 2,000 Crore Plan to Restore Chilika Lake Ecosystem
Odisha government, with IIT Madras, drafts a Rs 2,000 crore project to restore Chilika lagoon's ecosystem, boost fisheries, and promote sustainable tourism. Key interventions planned.
Odisha government, with IIT Madras, drafts a Rs 2,000 crore project to restore Chilika lagoon's ecosystem, boost fisheries, and promote sustainable tourism. Key interventions planned.
Odisha's 6th National Chilika Bird Festival 2026 inaugurated, highlighting conservation-led tourism, global participation, and community-driven initiatives like the Chilika Boat Race. Explore Asia's largest lagoon.
Odisha ministers met FM Nirmala Sitharaman seeking central support for Chilika Lake conservation. IIT Madras study reveals severe siltation threatening Asia's largest lagoon. Read more.
Discover India's top winter sanctuaries for migratory birds. From Bharatpur to Chilika, explore where thousands of winged visitors flock. Plan your birdwatching trip now!
Wildlife authorities in Chilika have launched a massive 24x7 anti-poaching operation with drones and 80 personnel to safeguard lakhs of migratory birds during the New Year 2026 demand surge. Read how they're protecting the avian visitors.
A 58-year-old man from Berhampur died after falling from a floating bridge vessel in Chilika lake near Satapada. The incident highlights safety concerns on the risky Janhikuda-Satapada water route. Read the full report.
A national workshop in New Delhi focused on building a unified geospatial framework to support Viksit Bharat 2047. Key discussions included the National Geospatial Mission, data interoperability, and emerging tech. Read more.
Google Pay shifts from distributing loans to launching its own credit card 'Flex' with Axis Bank. The move aims to serve India's underserved credit market and create a comprehensive financial platform.
A viral video reveals massive traffic at Rohtang Pass, Himachal, as Delhi residents flee toxic air. Netizens debate unregulated tourism's impact on fragile mountain ecosystems. Read more.
Google announces a major push for India's AI ecosystem with an $8 million grant for AI Centers, healthcare collaborations, and a $2 million Indic Language Hub. Discover how this shapes India's tech future.
Explore how Vietnam's Vingroup leverages its vast ecosystem in real estate, retail, and tech to accelerate VinFast's ambitious global electric vehicle expansion and market entry.
Indian scientists discover two new species of polychaete worms in East Midnapore, highlighting coastal biodiversity and pollution resilience. Read the full report.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann meets Indian Ambassador in Seoul, outlines vision for collaboration in agri-tech, defence & infra. Delegation to engage with major Korean firms.
Uttar Pradesh nurtures a thriving startup culture with over 18,500 active ventures, 8,000 led by women. Discover how state policies are fueling this growth across all 75 districts.
Ayekart launches Aantriva, a unified AI platform to streamline India's agri-food ecosystem, targeting ₹30,000 crore in throughput over three years. Discover how this tech empowers stakeholders.
A new report reveals Bengaluru is India's Web3 hub with 241 Ethereum-based startups. Discover how the city leads in blockchain talent and innovation.
Yayavar revolutionizes India's luggage manufacturing with a fully integrated, in-house production facility in Rajkot, Gujarat. Discover how this strengthens the Make in India initiative.
Hyundai Motor Group and Air Liquide strengthen their global partnership to accelerate the hydrogen ecosystem, focusing on supply, tech, and mobility solutions. Read more.
NITK Surathkal's Coastal Conclave united 30 CEOs to forge a sustainable, tech-driven economic vision for Mangaluru, aligning with Atmanirbhar Bharat and Sagarmala.
Wildlife officials in Chilika arrested a man for shooting migratory birds. Two carcasses and a gun were seized. This is the third such case in two weeks.
Asia's largest saltwater lagoon, Chilika, is silting up rapidly. Forest department data reveals alarming depth reduction and massive sludge removal efforts. Read the full report.
India will establish its first National Coral Reef Research Institute in South Andaman at a cost of Rs 120 crore. Learn why coral reefs are vital for UPSC and the environment.
Union Minister Jitendra Singh emphasizes that promoting Hindi should not undermine India's diverse linguistic heritage. He notes a visible shift in government language use over the past decade.
Karnataka's tech funding plunges 40% to $2.7B while Delhi-NCR grows 12% to $2.4B, signaling major shift in India's startup landscape. Discover the changing dynamics.
Residents of Vasant Kunj protest construction in Delhi's ecological ridge area. Legal battles continue as environmentalists fight to protect the city's green lungs from development.
GITAM University Visakhapatnam to host IIC Regional Meet 2025 on December 2, bringing together innovators, educators and students to boost entrepreneurship culture in Andhra Pradesh.
Sadhguru says India's youthful population must become focused and competent within 25 years to avoid demographic disaster. Key insights from Coimbatore leadership event.
Discover how non-consumers can help preserve India's living craft heritage. Learn practical ways to support artisans and sustain traditional crafts as relevant ecosystems.
Punjab launches ambitious mission to restore its disappearing wetlands, combining traditional knowledge with modern conservation to revive water ecosystems and biodiversity.
Indian government announces massive Rs 4,500 crore investment to modernise Semiconductor Laboratory in Mohali, boosting chip manufacturing capabilities and supporting deep-tech startups.