Good Governance

Remarkable Event! Mouth Painting Exhibition By Quadriplegic Defence Personnel Organised In Mumbai

An exhibition showcasing the fabulous mouth paintings made by quadriplegic defense personnel of the Paraplegic Rehabilitation Centre (PRC) in Khadki was a truly remarkable event.

Organized by the Rotary Club at the Nehru Art Centre in Mumbai, the exhibition showcased these artists’ incredible talent and steely resolve, despite their physical limitations.

The jawans of the Indian Defence Services who suffered spinal injuries and are admirably rehabilitated at the Paraplegic Rehabilitation Centre, Khadki, are epitomes of creativity.

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Pune: Indian Striped Hyena Rescued From Deadly Foot Trap, Released Post Intensive Care

A young male Hyena who was rescued from a deadly foot trap has recovered at Pune-based RESQ Charitable Trust’s Wildlife Unit and was released to its natural habitat. This Indian Striped Hyena recovered post-intensive care @resqct. This is him bolting out at his release, GPS-collared to ensure he’s thriving well after.

While many lose their lives to road accidents and persecution, several make it back to the wild due to the joint efforts of the FD & NGOs. Every single one matters so every release is worth the joy!

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IAS Officer Visits Ocean-Bound Plastic Waste Collection Facility In Chennai

The additional chief secretary of the state’s environment, forest, and climate change department, Supriya Sahu, visited a global brand’s plastic waste collection facility in Manali.
She stated that the facility was collecting ocean-bound plastic waste from across the city.

“It is the first global facility for Garnier and recyclable PET bottles in partnership with the Plastics4change. More such facilities should be set up across the city to stop plastic from entering the waterbodies and oceans,” she said.

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North Central Railways Shares Clip Of Intensive Cleaning At Station, Urge Travelers To Keep Premises Clean

A Twitter video shared by North Central Railway on February 13 shows a glimpse of the intensive cleaning and washing of station premises at North Central Railway Prayagraj Junction. To maintain the momentum of cleanliness among stations, the railway department has urged travelers to keep the premises clean for a hygienic lifestyle and make use of garbage cans.

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Threat To Biodiversity! Sundarbans Mangrove Forest Faces Destruction For Commercial Purposes

Urbanization and housing schemes to increase the human population are destroying the mangroves, as mangroves are drained, and land is cleared to make space for urban projects. Environmental degradation is growing due to mangrove destruction. Due to the destruction of mangrove forests, many people are losing their source of livelihood.

The Sundarbans provide an effective flood and storm barrier for the millions who live in and around Kolkata and West Bengal.

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Vermiculture Becomes New Source Of Sustainable Tribal Livelihood In Odisha

To enhance their earning, tribals in Odisha have started vermiculture, a method of composting waste material through earthworms and other worm species. Women farmers have been able to earn well by adopting vermicompost farming.

Vermicompost supplies essential plant nutrients to promote beneficial soil microbes and improve soil health, aiding in improved crop productivity and ensuring sustainability.

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Earth Loves You, Love It Back!

Join the kind community @efgorg
IAS Officer Supriya Sahu flaunts her stylish upcycled bag made out of discarded DVD & Audio tapes. The bag is a creation of Ms. Jeong Lee, a fashion designer & founder of ‘OK upcycling studio’ at Auroville, Puducherry. She leads several fantastic initiatives to convert waste to wealth.

We appreciate these meaningful initiatives as it clearly justifies, “Waste isn’t waste until we waste it.”

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Odisha: Air Pollution Risk For Sambalpur Residents As Scrap Dealers Burn Garbage In Open Areas

A Twitter video shared by Rajesh Kumar Meher on February 12 shows clouds of smoke erupting from burning garbage in the Baijamunda chowk area of Sambalpur. Scrap dealers have been burning trash in the open, endangering the health of commuters and polluting the air. Open garbage burning poses health risks to those exposed directly to the smoke, and it mainly affects people with sensitive respiratory systems, children, and the elderly.

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Good Governance

Recognising exemplary leadership, progressive policies, and impactful governance initiatives driving transformation and public welfare.

Uttar Pradesh amends labour laws to enable women to work night shifts safely with consent, enhancing economic inclusion.
Mumbai Police’s weekly Janata Darbar invites residents to freely meet the Commissioner for direct grievance redressal without appointments.
Maharashtra signs a historic agreement with Elon Musk’s Starlink to deliver satellite-enabled internet services, targeting rural and underserved communities for enhanced education, healthcare, and government access.
Delhi’s new Pink Saheli Smart Card replaces paper tickets to offer free, safe, and dignified bus rides for women and transgender residents aged 12 and above.
India swiftly responds with food and medicine aid for Afghanistan’s quake-hit provinces following 20 deaths.
Karnataka bans plastic bottles in government; mandates Nandini products to boost local dairy, sustainability efforts.
The Maldives has become the world’s first country to impose a lifelong tobacco ban on anyone born in or after 2007, aiming to protect public health and create a tobacco-free society for future generations.
Varanasi Municipal Corporation enforces fines up to Rs 1,000 to improve hygiene and curb public littering.
Delhi government’s removal of the one-year NOC application limit empowers lakhs to transfer overage vehicles, balancing citizen relief and pollution control.
Bengaluru authorities launch bold crackdown dumping garbage at doorsteps of 200 households repeatedly littering.
Union Minister introduces QR codes on national highways for direct public access to project and contractor details.
Nitin Gadkari mandates QR codes on all highways, enabling citizens to instantly view project and contractor details, boosting transparency in India’s infrastructure sector.
The first Indian state to provide free HPV vaccines to girls aged 1-14, Tamil Nadu advances cervical cancer prevention through a landmark ₹38 crore initiative.
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar promises 1 crore jobs over five years, boosting youth employment and development.
India’s first government-backed cooperative cab platform aims to bring transparency, fairness, and driver ownership.
PM Modi’s new Pratibha Setu Portal redirects skilled UPSC aspirants toward government and private sector careers.
NHAI is revolutionising highway maintenance by deploying AI-driven 3D laser survey vehicles.
Telangana will deduct 10–15% of monthly salaries from government employees who fail to support their parents.
Prime Minister Modi urges Indians to support local artisans by buying Swadeshi products this festive season.
India champions equitable, people-centred elderly healthcare and regional cooperation for strengthened primary and long-term care.
A transformative Rs 27,000 crore, 117-km corridor connecting major city hubs is set to reduce Bengaluru’s traffic woes by 40%.
Kerala’s bill pioneers legal protections for workers to refuse after-hours work contacts, addressing burnout and mental health.
NHAI has announced a new initiative encouraging travellers to report unclean toilets at toll plazas, rewarding verified reports with ₹1,000 credited to FASTag.