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.

Read More »

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!

Read More »

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.

Read More »

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.

Read More »

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.

Read More »

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.

Read More »

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.”

Read More »

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.

Read More »

Good Governance

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

After successful pilots, Karnataka will distribute over 10 lakh menstrual cups to students, aiming to save costs, reduce waste, and prevent school absenteeism among girls.
India plans to open API access for tax portals, allowing large firms to automate compliance fully.
Delhi’s draft EV Policy 2.0 proposes a ₹50,000 incentive to encourage retrofitting petrol and diesel cars into electric vehicles to cut pollution.
Chennai launches twenty-three crore welfare project establishing two hundred thirty-two modern rest and dining hubs for workers.
The Tamil Nadu government introduced an assured pension scheme after talks with unions, prompting employees to withdraw their planned indefinite strike.
The draft rules aim to operationalise the Social Security Code, offering welfare benefits to gig and platform workers through shared responsibility.
Bengaluru residents can now clear water bill arrears with a full interest waiver through March 2026.
SSP Kanwardeep Kaur announces a dedicated 112 women’s pick-and-drop service alongside 1,100 personnel to secure safe New Year celebrations in Chandigarh.
On Atal Bihari Vajpayee's 101st birth anniversary, Delhi's government rolls out 45 Atal Canteens providing ₹5 subsidised meals to uplift urban poor and labourers.
KSRTC adopts Karnataka's mandate for one paid menstrual leave day per month to female staff, promoting health without medical proof, effective January 1, 2026.
ISRO's LVM3-M6 launched record 6,100 kg US BlueBird Block-2 from Sriharikota ninth success, first dedicated US commercial mission.
The Uttar Pradesh government will subsidise Land Development Bank loans so small and marginal farmers pay only 6% interest.
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami has mandated Bhagavad Gita recitation in schools to boost moral values and cultural awareness.
Indian Railways has connected 6,117 stations-93% of its network-with free high-speed Wi-Fi through revenue-sharing partnerships, saving over ₹1,200 crore in public funds.
BARC advances a strategic 3,000-acre nuclear R&D campus in Andhra Pradesh with environmental nod to divert 148 hectares of forest land, balancing innovation and ecology.
Tamil Nadu’s economic story stands out for its balanced growth—strong factories, rising exports, and governance that distributes prosperity while navigating global uncertainty.
PM Modi receives Ethiopia's top award from Abiy Ahmed for ties & Global South role, dedicates to 1.4B Indians.
The Union Cabinet has greenlit ₹11,718.24 crore for a fully digital Census 2027, featuring India's first post-independence caste count and advanced tech, sans separate NPR funding.
A government-led campaign combining digital portals and district-level camps is helping Indians recover long-forgotten bank deposits, insurance claims, mutual funds and dividends.
India gets its first 5 mm "table-top red marking" to save wildlife on the Bhopal–Jabalpur Highway.
Uttar Pradesh integrates Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Telugu, Marathi, and Bengali in vocational education to promote cultural harmony free of cost.
Government imposes temporary fare caps excluding taxes after IndiGo's cancellations caused fares to spike five to ten times.
India's free 30-day e-tourist visas for Russians promise smoother travel and stronger bilateral bonds after the Modi-Putin summit.
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar achieves a global first by taking chief ministerial oath 10 times, praised for stable governance and public trust.