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The Gujarat Forest Department has turned to an innovative solution for the management and conservation of Asiatic lions. It is now using AI-based software called SIMBA, that individually identifies Asiatic lions based on their physical features. The tool will be used for understanding population demographics and expanding conservation and management efforts towards thriving Gir’s and […]

“Education must be an equal opportunity for all.” On this line, with the view to educate more and more people and to cover all aspects of adult education, the central government has launched ‘New India Literacy Program. This is aligning with the National Education Policy 2020. New India Literacy Program 2022: A new scheme on […]

This is about the first “Bio Digester” package of the Assam Bio refinery project in Numaligarh, weighing around 260 Tonnes, which sailed from Kolkata and now has reached Silghat river port on the Brahmaputra river near Kaziranga National park. This is a story of the synergy of multiple innovative and successful efforts. It is integration […]

Carbon dioxide is considered the main contributor in causing the imbalance in the Earth’s climate that is habitable for humans and millions of other species. Despite the slowdown caused by the coronavirus induced lockdowns globally, the Carbon dioxide levels have hit a record high. Hence, keeping the view in mind that the GHG – Greenhouse […]

Honey and beekeeping have a very long history in India. In ancient India, Honey was revered as the food of gods. It was also a divine sweetener and food on many spiritual and religious occasions. Various paintings in the rock caves discovered in Bhimbetka, 20km south of Bhopal, show the evidence of hunting of rock […]

One of the most impactful things that the Government’s Swachh Bharat Mission can be credited for is an Open Defecation Free (ODF) India. Following the success of the first phase, the second phase aims at undertaking activities for the management of solid and liquid waste to attain ODF plus. Open Defecation Free Plus The Department […]