Major Projects In News, Current Affairs [2024]

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Major Projects in News 2024

Welcome, dear aspirants, to a comprehensive rundown of the major projects making waves in the news landscape for the year 2024. In your journey towards cracking coveted competitive exams like SSC, UPSC, Railway, and various state PSCs, staying up-to-date on current affairs is not just a necessity but a strategic imperative.

With an eye on providing you with the ammunition necessary to ace your exams, we present a meticulously curated compilation of significant projects, categorized month-wise, ensuring you’re equipped with the latest developments and insights.

Explore the details, stay informed, and pave your path to success. Keep reading for a deeper understanding of the major projects shaping the landscape of 2024!

November 2024

Prime Minister of India inaugurated Bharat Mata Sarovar in Dudhala, Gujarat, developed in collaboration with the Dholakia Foundation.

Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) approved three pilot projects under the National Green Hydrogen Mission, with SAIL running the largest project (3200 TPD plant) in Ranchi, Jharkhand.

Brazil opted out of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), becoming the second BRICS member to do so.

RITES Ltd signed an MoU with SAIL-Bokaro Steel Plant (SAIL-BSL) for project management consultancy for rail connectivity works.

The central government approved a Rs 177-crore project to develop the Muthalapozhi Fishing Harbour in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.

Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) launched the Digital India Common Service Centre (DICSC) project, starting in Pilibhit and Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh.

Indian Coast Guard (ICG) initiated the Tier-III Data Centre for Project Digital Coast Guard (DCG) at Mahipalpur, New Delhi, executed by Telecommunications Consultants India Limited (TCIL).

Project Shaurya Gatha was launched by the Department of Military Affairs and USI to conserve and promote India’s military heritage.

Department of Science and Technology launched Operation Dronagiri, a pilot project under National Geospatial Policy 2022.

World Bank approved a USD 200 million loan for the Kerala Climate Resilient Agri-Value Chain Modernization (KERA) Project.

A Global Carbon Project study estimated India’s CO2 emissions to rise 4.6% in 2024, the highest among major economies.

Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL) commissioned the Omkareshwar Floating Solar Project in Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh.

Over 1.76 crore students from all 36 States/UTs participated in Project Veer Gatha 4.0, a joint initiative by the Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of Education.

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved Rs. 1750 crore for the Tato-I Hydro Electric Project in Arunachal Pradesh.

CCEA approved the PAN 2.0 Project of the Income Tax Department with a budget of Rs. 1435 crore.

CCEA approved Rs. 1939 crore for the Heo Hydro Electric Project, to be implemented jointly by Arunachal Pradesh government and NEEPCO.

October 2024

The BharatGen project, the world’s first government-funded multimodal large language model, has been launched to create efficient and inclusive AI in Indian languages.

Indian Railways has established Rail Rakshak Dal in the North Western Railway (NWR) zone as a pilot project for prompt train accident response and rescue.

Union Cabinet approved the Chennai Metro Rail Project Phase-II with a project cost of Rs 63,246 crore.

Reliance Enterprises has partnered with Druk Holding and Investments Ltd (DHI) of Bhutan to develop a 1,270 MW solar and hydroelectric power project in Bhutan.

PM Modi laid the foundation for the Thane Integral Ring Metro Rail Project in Maharashtra, with an estimated cost of Rs 12,200 crore.

The Union Cabinet approved the National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) at Lothal, Gujarat, to be overseen by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways.

2,280 km of roads will be built in Rajasthan and Punjab’s border areas with an investment of Rs 4,406 crore.

The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) approved phase 3 of the Space Based Surveillance (SBS) mission, involving 52 spy satellites in low Earth and geostationary orbits.

The Indian Navy’s first multipurpose vessel, Samarthak, built by Larsen & Toubro (L&T), was recently launched.

REC Power Development and Consultancy Limited (RECPDCL) handed over the Rajasthan-IV H-1 Power Transmission Limited SPV to Power Grid Corporation of India Limited.

Maharashtra approved the Damanganga-Vaitarna-Godavari river-linking project with an outlay of Rs 13,497 crore to address water scarcity in North Maharashtra and Marathwada.

Union Cabinet approved a railway project through Varanasi and Chandauli in Uttar Pradesh at a cost of Rs 2,642 crore.

Assam launched a project to revitalize 129 beels (wetlands) covering 3,800 hectares to reduce flooding and increase fish production.

India and Laos announced a Quick Impact Project (QIP) to preserve the Phalak-Phalam drama heritage in Luang Prabang Province.

Switzerland joined the European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI) to create a unified air and missile defense system in Europe.

Reliance Infrastructure plans to invest Rs 10,000 crore in Ratnagiri, Maharashtra, to establish India’s largest explosives, ammunition, and small arms manufacturing project.

The Pandemic Fund Project on Animal Health Security launched with $25 million from the G20 Pandemic Fund aims to strengthen pandemic preparedness and reduce zoonotic disease risks in India.

September 2024

Vice Admiral Rajesh Dhankhar has assumed duties as Director General of Project Seabird, India’s largest defense infrastructure project at Karwar Naval Base, Karnataka.

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved 12 new project proposals under the National Industrial Corridor Development Programme (NICDP) with an estimated investment of Rs. 28,602 crore.

The Indian Army launched the first phase of Project NAMAN, aimed at supporting Defence pensioners, veterans, and their families through the SPARSH digital pension system.

Google DeepMind’s India unit is leading the Morni AI project to create a large, open-source database of speech data from different Indian languages.

Amazon India launched Project Ashray to set up a network of rest points for delivery associates across major cities in partnership with Udyasa Foundation.

Matrix Gas & Renewables Limited has partnered with Gensol Engineering Limited to develop India’s first bio-hydrogen project with a contract worth Rs. 164 crore.

The fourth and fifth ships of the Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft project, named Malpe and Mulki, were launched by Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) for the Indian Navy.

The UNESCO King Sejong Literacy Prize 2024 did not include the ‘Illiteracy Eradication Project’ (IEP) among its recipients.

Tata Power Delhi Distribution and Nissin Electric Company Limited will start a demonstration project to supply electricity from India’s first micro substation for remote areas.

The 11th National Level Exhibition and Project Competition (NLEPC) under INSPIRE–MANAK is implemented by the National Innovation Foundation (NIF) – India.

The Prime Minister inaugurated a 30 MW solar system, a 35-megawatt BESS Solar PV Project at Kutch Lignite Thermal Power Station, and 220 Kilovolt substations at Morbi and Rajkot.

Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA) signed an MoU with SJVN Limited and GMR Energy Limited for the 900 MW Upper Karnali Hydro-electric project in Nepal.

Swiggy launched Project Next to provide career growth opportunities for delivery partners by enhancing their skills and transitioning them from “blue collar” to “white collar” workers.

Project Tiger (1973) and Project Elephant (1992) have merged into a new initiative known as Project Tiger & Elephant as of FY 2023-24.

Bellatrix Aerospace unveiled Project 200, an innovative satellite designed to operate at an Ultra-Low Earth Orbit (180 km-250 km).

State Bank of India (SBI) sanctioned a project loan of Rs 10,050 crore for a thermal power project by Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) in Koderma.

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a USD 50 million loan for the ClimateAdaptative Community-Based Water-Harvesting Project to enhance water resource management in Meghalaya, India.

August 2024

💠The World Health Organization (WHO) recently announced a new project to speed up the development of vaccines for bird flu in poorer countries.

💠Toyota Kirloskar signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the government of Maharashtra to invest ₹20,000 crore in a greenfield project in the state.

💠 The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) recently transferred indigenous healthcare technologies to industry under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology funded Project Nanoelectronics Network for Research and Applications (NNetRA).

💠The Government of India and the World Bank signed an agreement for the construction of the Green National Highway Corridors Project (GNHCP), covering a total length of 781 km across four states of India.

💠Madhya Pradesh commissioned the largest floating solar project in central and north India, generating 90 MW at Omkareshwar.

💠Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) secured a 1,600 MW coal-based project from Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) to set up a unit at Koderma.

💠Maharashtra approved the Wainganga-Nalganga River linking project, spanning 426.52 km, with an estimated cost of Rs. 87,342 crore.

💠The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) launched the “Polar Coupled Analysis and Prediction for Services” (PCAPS) project to improve weather, water, ice, and climate information about the Arctic and Antarctic regions.

💠India and Israel launched a joint project to set up a ‘Centre of Water Technology’ at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras.

💠The Indian Navy authorized Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited, Mumbai, to construct 6 advanced submarines in partnership with Germany’s ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) under the ‘Project 75 India (P75I)’ initiative.

💠Power Finance Corporation Limited (PFC) secured a 25.5 billion Japanese Yen loan from Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) to finance the 300.3 MW Wind Energy Project of Ostro Kannada Power Private Ltd (OKPPL) in Chitradurga, Karnataka.

💠The Union Cabinet approved the Thane Integral Ring Metro Rail Project corridor in Maharashtra, with a length of 29 km.

💠The Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) and the Odisha Forest Department initiated a project to tag horseshoe crabs.

July 2024

South African scientists have injected radioactive material into live rhinoceros’ horns under the Rhisotope Project to curb poaching.

Tech Mahindra has launched ‘Project Indus,’ an indigenous foundational model designed to converse in multiple Indic languages and dialects.

RBI has partnered with BIS and four ASEAN central banks on ‘Project Nexus’ to enable retail cross-border payments.

Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan governments have signed an MoU for the Rs 72,000 crore Parbati-Kalisindh-Chambal (PKC) inter-state river linking project.

The Ministry of Culture has launched Project PARI (Public Art of India) to showcase public art inspired by India’s artistic heritage.

The Heritage Foundation’s controversial ‘Project 2025’ aims to reshape the federal government of the United States of America.

NASA’s CHAPEA Project, a simulated Mars mission, focuses on Crew Health and Performance Exploration Analog.

Ministry of Education and UGC have unveiled the ‘ASMITA Project,’ aiming to develop 22,000 books in Indian languages over the next five years.

CBDT has awarded the Taxnet 2.0 project to Bharti Airtel Ltd for providing network and facility management services to the Income Tax Department.

OpenAI is working on a novel AI approach under the project code named “Strawberry.”

Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA) is set to invest approximately Rs 290 crore in the Upper Karnali Hydro-Electric Power Project.

Telangana has launched “Project Swasthya Nagaram,” a unique model for Tuberculosis-free municipalities.

June 2024

The Haryana Government has announced the launch of the Haryana Clean Air Project for Sustainable Development with a financial outlay of Rs 10,000 crore. This project will be funded by the World Bank.

The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) has been awarded the United Nations’s World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) 2024 “Champion” Award for the project “Mobile-Enabled Disaster Resilience through Cell Broadcast Emergency Alerting.”

The Prime Minister of Nepal has triggered the last blast to mark the completion of heading excavation for the 11.8 km long Head Race Tunnel of the 900 MW Arun-3 Hydro Electric Project. This project is being executed by the subsidiary of SJVN Limited.

The Department of Fisheries, Government of Arunachal Pradesh has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with NHPC Limited for the implementation of a comprehensive Fisheries Management Plan at the 2000 MW Subansiri Lower Hydro Electric Project (SLP).

GAIL (India) has planned to establish a 1500 KTA Ethane Cracker Project with an estimated investment of Rs 60,000 crore at Sehore, Madhya Pradesh.

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has committed USD 105 million to part finance a 550-megawatt peak (MWp) solar power project at Bikaner.

The Union Cabinet has approved the Airports Authority of India’s (AAI) proposal for the development of Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS) in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. This project has been approved with a total financial outlay of Rs 2869.65 crore.

The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), in collaboration with the Australian Government, hosted a roundtable to discuss insights from the Australia-India Critical Agriculture Skills Pilot Project, aimed at reshaping the agricultural sector by identifying and developing emerging job roles.

China has launched an astronomical satellite named Space-based Multi-band Variable Object Monitor (SVOM) to capture gamma-ray bursts that flicker like fireworks in the farthest reaches of the universe. China has collaborated with France on this project.

KisanKraft Limited has joined the World Bank’s Water Resource Group (WRG)’s Low Methane Rice Project (LMRP) under the UP-PRAGATI Accelerator Program (UPPAP) to promote Direct Seeded Rice (DSR) in Uttar Pradesh.

The country’s first Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based smart fence project, called ‘Ele-fence’, is being installed in Kerala.

Eastern Coalfields Limited has embarked on an innovative pilot project for Underground Coal Gasification (UCG) at Kasta coal block in Jamtara District, Jharkhand.

The Prime Minister of India has launched the Competitiveness Improvement in Agriculture & Allied Sectors (JKCIP) Project. This project is a partnership between the Government of Jammu & Kashmir and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD).

May 2024

M/s Suryadipta Projects Pvt Ltd launched the ‘Ammunition Cum Torpedo Cum Missile Barge, LSAM 20 (Yard 130),’ the 6th barge of the 11 x ACTCM Barge Project.

The embassy of Israel in India, in collaboration with the Million Miyawaki Foundation, officially joined the ‘Million Miyawaki’ project.

India agreed to grant USD 61.5 million for the Kankesanthurai Port project in Sri Lanka.

India launched Project ISHAN to unify its four airspace regions into one covering the entire nation.

Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh has been selected for the next stage of Project Cheetah.

Nearly 70,000 hectares have been successfully brought under farming through the INROAD project, supported by the Automotive Tyre Manufacturers Association (ATMA).

India’s 1st commercial Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project received regulatory approval from the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC), developed by BSES Rajdhani Power Limited (BRPL) in partnership with India Grid Trust (IndiGrid) and the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP).

Japan will allocate $1 billion to the Glide Phase Interceptor project, developed in collaboration with the United States.

Black Hole Week highlighted the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope project by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

Bhilai Steel Plant will install Chhattisgarh’s first 15-megawatt (MW) floating solar project in Durg district.

Tamil Nadu Highways department undertook a project known as ‘slope stabilization using soil nailing and Hydroseeding method’.

Google introduced a new multimodal AI agent called ‘Project Astra,’ capable of answering users’ queries in real-time via text, audio, or video inputs.

Google expanded accessibility-focused ‘Project Gameface’ on Android.

The ‘RISLNET project’ was launched in Eastern Africa to improve the ability to monitor and respond to health problems across the region.

A seminar-cum-exhibition on ‘Historical Patterns of Indian Strategic Culture’ was held in New Delhi as part of ‘Project Udbhav’, an innovative partnership between the Indian Army and the United Services Institution of India (USI).

The Indian Embassy in Muscat and the National Archives of India (NAI) completed a first-of-its-kind project to archive historical documents of the Indian diaspora in Oman.

April 2024

Salasar Techno Engineering Limited (STEL) and Rail Vikas Nigam Limited have secured the Rwanda Transmission System Reinforcement and Last Mile Connectivity project in Central Africa.

TP Saurya Ltd (TPSL), a subsidiary of Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd, has commissioned a 200 MW solar project in Bikaner.

DRDO has commenced a project to establish a test centre for weapon systems at Junput, West Bengal.

Odisha state government implemented a rice fallow management project during the 2022-23 Rabi season for the first time.

India has lost 2.33 million hectares of tree cover since 2000, according to the Global Forest Watch monitoring project.

Tiantong Project, a satellite communication system, is associated with China.

The Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bengaluru, has played an important role in the SuryaTilak project in Ayodhya.

Mahindra Susten has entered the hybrid renewable energy sector with a Rs 1,200-crore project in Maharashtra.

Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, has launched the Longevity India Initiative for pioneering aging research.

Project Nimbus, associated with Google, was recently in the news.

JSW Neo Energy Limited (JSW Neo) received a Letter of Award for setting up a 700 MW ISTS-connected solar power project from NTPC Limited.

The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and the Department of Agriculture – Philippine Rice Research Institute (DA-PhilRice) have initiated the Drones4Rice Project.

REC Limited signed an agreement to provide financial assistance of Rs 1,869.265 crores to Chenab Valley Power Project Private Limited (CVPPPL).

SJVN Limited inaugurated India’s first multi-purpose (Combined Heat & Power) Green Hydrogen Pilot Project at Nathpa Jhakri Hydro Power Station in Jhakri, Himachal Pradesh.

The Great Nicobar Island Development Project is piloted by NITI Aayog.

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March 2024

‘10,000 Genomes Project’ completed, data stored at Indian Biological Data Centre, Faridabad.

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan launches “Project ODISERV” with Bajaj Finserv Limited in Sambalpur, Odisha.

PM Modi inaugurates 800 MW Unit 2 of NTPC’s Telangana Super Thermal Power Project in Peddapalli.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurates infrastructure projects at Naval Base Karwar under Project Seabird.

PM Modi inaugurates the Mono Ethylene Glycol project in Paradip Refinery operated by Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL).

The Sela Tunnel project was inaugurated in Arunachal Pradesh under Project VARTAK by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO).

Ministry of Rural Development signs MoU with IIT Delhi for geospatial technology and AI applications under “BhuPRAHARI” project.

PM Modi inaugurates India’s first in-plant railway siding project of Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.

ISRO announces Project Soorya for development of New Generation Launch Vehicle (NGLV).

International Organizations for Migration (IOM) reports 8,565 migrant deaths in 2023 under “Missing Migrants” project.

USA announces construction of floating pier off Gaza coast for humanitarian aid delivery under Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore (JLOTS) project.

India provides the second tranche of INR/Nu 5 billion for infrastructure development related to GyalSung Project in Bhutan.

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February 2024

Bayview Projects wins tender for International Film City near Noida, Uttar Pradesh.

PM Modi lays the foundation stone for the Talabira Thermal power project in Sambalpur, Odisha.

The Healthy Indian Project (THIP) joins Vaccine Safety Net, an initiative of the World Health Organization (WHO).

India and Russia signed an agreement for additional nuclear reactors at the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project site, in Tamil Nadu.

India signs a $200 million loan with the Asian Development Bank for the Climate Resilient Brahmaputra project.

Kaladan Multi-Model Transit Transport Project is a bilateral initiative between India and Myanmar.

The Gurugram Metro Rail project’s total length is 28.5 KM.

NLC India Limited Barsingsar Solar Project in Bikaner, Rajasthan, has a capacity of 300 MW.

India’s first Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) under “Project Sanjeevani” starts from Uttarakhand.

“Indian Housing Project” for 1,300 houses launched in Sri Lanka.

Shahpur Kandi Dam Project completes construction over the Ravi River.

PM Modi inaugurates NTPC’s Lara Super Thermal Power Project in Raigarh, Chhattisgarh.

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January 2024

Naveen Patnaik (Odisha CM) laid the foundation stone for the Rs 6,225 crore Bhubaneswar Metro Rail project, with a total length of 26 km in the 1st phase.

NEHHDC is establishing the Ashtlaxmi Haat & Experience Centre in Guwahati and setting up an ERI silk spinning plant in Integrated Textile Park, Mushalpur, Baksa (Assam) with a project cost of ₹14.92 crore.

PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the Kochi-Lakshadweep Islands submarine optical fibre connection (KLI-SOFC) project in Kavaratti, Lakshadweep. The project has a total link distance of 1,868 kilometres.

Border Roads Organisation (BRO) used ‘REJUPAVE’ technology for high-altitude bituminous road sections at the Sela tunnel and LGG-Damteng-Yangste (LDY) in Arunachal Pradesh under Project VARTAK.

The foundation stone was laid for the modernization and upgrade of Paradip Fishing Harbour in Odisha.

ONGC has initiated the first crude oil production from its deep-sea project in the Krishna-Godavari basin block KG-DWN-98/2.

IG Drones awarded a contract to survey the Personalized Rapid Transit Corridor (PRT) of India’s first Neo Metro Project in Uttarakhand.

Kyaukphyu deep sea port is a proposed infrastructure project in Myanmar.

I-STEM (Indian Science, Technology, and Engineering Facilities Map) announced the launch event of the ‘Samavesha’ project at the Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru.

Union Minister Parshottam Rupala launched a pilot project to deploy artificial reefs in the sea off the Vizhinjam coast in Thiruvananthapuram district, Kerala.

The Shree Mandir Parikrama Prakalpa project was inaugurated around the Jagannath Temple in Puri, Odisha.

SAMALEI project inaugurated in Odisha for Samaleswari Temple Area Management and Local Economy Initiatives.

Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh signed a MoU with the Union Ministry of Jal Shakti to implement the Modified Parbati-Kalisindh-Chambal-Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project (Modified PKC-ERCP) Link Project.

THDC India Limited inaugurated India’s Largest Electrolyser End Fuel Cell-based Green Hydrogen Pilot Project in Rishikesh.

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November -December 2023

Indian PM Narendra Modi and Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina co-inaugurated the Akhaura-Agartala Cross-Border Rail Link with a total length of 12.24 Km.

Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) initiated the ‘SS AMU SAT space project, named after Sir Syed Ahmad Khan.

India’s long-range air defense system was developed under Project Kusha by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).

Gas Authority of India (GAIL) signed a 15-year propane supply agreement with Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) for the Usar PDH-PP project in Maharashtra.

The guided-missile destroyer ‘INS Surat’s crest was unveiled under Project 15B of the Indian Navy.

NTPC Renewable Energy Limited declared the commercial operation of its first 50 MW wind project at Dayapar, Gujarat.

Norway announced support for India’s ‘Hunger Project’ in Uttarakhand.

Legacy Iron Ore Limited, a subsidiary of NMDC Ltd., inaugurated its first Gold mine at the Mount Celia Gold Project in Australia.

Tamil Nadu state government announced the launch of “Project Dolphin” under the Integrated Development of Wildlife Habitat programme.

Ben Gurion Canal project aims to connect the Red Sea with the Mediterranean Sea.

The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) upgraded the Baltal road to the Amarnath shrine under Project Beacon, enabling motor vehicles to reach the holy cave for the first time.

B-21 “Raider” bomber, recently taking its first flight, is a project of the USA.

SJVN Limited received approval for detailed project reports for the Etalin and Attunli hydroelectric power projects in Arunachal Pradesh.

The Ministry of Ayush signed a ‘Project Collaboration Agreement‘ with the World Health Organisation (WHO) for Traditional and Complementary Medicine.

The deep Space Optical Communications (DSOC) experiment, reaching “first light” by transmitting data via laser over 10 million miles, is a project by NASA.

Uttar Pradesh state government launched the Safe City Project to enhance the safety of girls and women.

Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) initiated the digital transformation project named DIVE (Digital Innovation and Value Enhancement).

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh unveiled the crest of Yard 12706 (Imphal) developed under Project 15B of the Indian Navy.

October 2023

▪ Indonesia is set to launch Southeast Asia’s first high-speed rail.

▪ Indian Army initiates “Project Udbhav” to rediscover the profound Indic heritage of statecraft from ancient Indian texts.

▪ The North Koel Reservoir Project, endorsed by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, spans Bihar and Jharkhand.

▪ Prime Minister dedicates the Hindustan Petroleum Corporation’s ‘LPG Pipeline Project‘ connecting Hassan (Karnataka) to Cherlapalli (Telangana).

▪ Greenko Group inaugurates India’s largest pumped storage project in Khemla block, Neemuch district, Madhya Pradesh.

▪ Amazon launches the prototype satellites KuiperSat-1 and KuiperSat-2 as part of Project Kuiper.

▪ The dredging project on National Waterways 44, including the Ichamati River, serves as a boundary between India and Bangladesh.

▪ The Uttar Pradesh government is accelerating efforts to set up 3,000 Pink Booths and provide Pink Scooters under the Safe City Project.

▪ India and Saudi Arabia agree to expedite the USD 50-billion West Coast refinery project in Ratnagiri, Maharashtra.

▪ Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approves Green Energy Corridor Phase-II for 13 GW Renewable Energy Project in Ladakh.

▪ “Heartland Tripura” project launched to enhance youth employability, in partnership with Deloitte India and NIELIT, Agartala.

▪ The United Kingdom collaborates with Tamil Nadu on a smart technology project for sustainable water, waste, and resource management.

▪ Tamil Nadu state government launches an exclusive project for the conservation of Nilgiri Tahr.

▪ Jamrani Dam Multipurpose Project in Uttarakhand, across the Gola River, included under the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana-Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme.

September 2023

▪ The Central Government has approved 30 railway projects worth over ₹83,000 crore for the state of Telangana.

▪ The Central Government approved the scheme for Viability Gap Funding (VGF) for the development of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). The approved scheme envisages the development of 4000 MWh of BESS projects by 2030-31.

▪ At the G20 Summit, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed for the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) Project, which is a part of the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGII).

▪ The President of India inaugurated the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA), one of the 44 Mission Mode Projects (MMPs) under the “Digital India Programme” to transform the functioning of all State Legislatures into a paperless functioning.

▪ The state government of Haryana launched the e-Bhoomi portal to further ease the process of purchasing land for the development of government projects.

▪ The Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for co-lending and loan syndication with the Bank of Maharashtra (BoM) to promote renewable energy projects nationwide.

▪ SJVN Ltd signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Power Finance Corporation Ltd (PFC) to finance renewable and thermal energy projects worth Rs. 1,18,826 crore.

August 2023

▪ Tamil Nadu and the UK have signed an agreement to build a botanical garden near Chennai, as well as to start a project to protect mangroves, forests, and wetlands. They have also released a green rating system for industrial decarbonization.

▪ Devika River rejuvenation project nearing completion in Jammu and Kashmir

▪ India gives Rs 45 crore in advance to Sri Lanka for its digital identity project

▪ Union Cabinet approves Rs 1.39 lakh crore for BharatNet modernization

▪ India announces USD 700,000 support to Tuvalu for Motufoua concrete water cistern project

▪ Union Ministry of Home Affairs approves Rs 561 crore for integrated urban flood management project in Chennai

▪ Union Minister R. K. Singh inaugurates 660 MW unit of NTPC’s Barh Super Thermal Power Project in Bihar

▪ Union Cabinet approves extension of Digital India project with an outlay of Rs 14,903 crore to reskill and upskill 6.25 lakh IT professionals in the next 5 years

▪ Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship launches “Project AMBER”

▪ National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) develops India’s own blockchain-backed open-source project “Falcon”

July 2023

▪ Indian Bank has partnered with NeSL for the e-BG service under Project WAVE. e-BG stands for Electronic Bank Guarantee. It is a digital guarantee that can replace a physical guarantee. The project aims to reduce the time and cost involved in issuing and processing bank guarantees.

▪ The foundation stone for the EKAMRA project was laid in Odisha. EKAMRA stands for Efficient, Knowledgeable, Accountable, Responsive, and Measurable Administration. It is a project to improve the efficiency of the government administration in Odisha.

▪ The Kaleshwaram lift irrigation project in Telangana is built across the Godavari River. It is the largest lift irrigation project in India. The project aims to irrigate an area of 18.25 lakh hectares and provide drinking water to 100 villages.

▪ India’s first Cannabis Medicine Project is being implemented in Jammu and Kashmir. The project aims to use cannabis to develop medicines for the treatment of various diseases.

▪ The “Saagu Baagu” project is being implemented by Telangana. Saagu Baagu means “Let’s Plant Trees” in Telugu. The project aims to plant trees in Telangana to improve the environment.

▪ Sam Altman (CEO of Open AI) is the founder of the recently launched cryptocurrency project Worldcoin. Worldcoin aims to create a global cryptocurrency that is accessible to everyone.

June 2023

▪ ANERT Solar City Project in Thiruvananthapuram, India aims to make the city carbon neutral by 2030. The project will install solar panels on government buildings and public places to generate clean energy.

▪ The Sakhalin-1 project in Russia is an oil and gas development project located on Sakhalin Island in the Russian Far East.

▪ MeitY Electronics Repair Services Outsourcing (ERSO) pilot project in Bengaluru, India, aims to promote the growth of the electronics repair and refurbishment industry. The project will train electronics repair technicians and help them set up their own businesses.

▪ SBI Project Kuber in Bengaluru, India, is a digital banking initiative for senior citizens. The project will provide digital banking services to senior citizens who are unfamiliar with online banking.

▪ The Mekedatu drinking water and balancing reservoir project in Karnataka, India, aims to provide drinking water to Bengaluru and other parts of the state and improve the water supply in the Cauvery River basin.

▪ Japan, Australia, and the USA have announced a joint venture for the establishment of a USD 95 million undersea cable project, which will connect East Micronesia Island nations. The project will provide high-speed internet connectivity to the island nations.

▪ The Polavaram irrigation project in Andhra Pradesh, India is built over the Godavari River. The project will irrigate an area of 10 lakh hectares and provide drinking water to 50 lakh people.

▪ Devanakom Charuharitham (Beautiful Green Abodes of God) project in Kerala, India aims to make the state’s temples more eco-friendly. The project will plant trees and install solar panels in temples to reduce their carbon footprint.

▪ Israel has successfully completed the proof-of-concept phase of the world’s first digital government bond, under its initiative “Project Eden”. The project will use blockchain technology to issue and track government bonds.

▪ Nutri Garden Project in Lakshadweep Islands, India, is a school gardening initiative to promote nutrition and food security. The project will train schoolchildren to grow vegetables and fruits.

▪ Gabon is the first country in Africa to have an Agri-SEZ (Special Economic Zone) project. The project will focus on developing the agricultural sector in Gabon.

▪ India has ranked first in LEED Zero green building projects. LEED Zero is a rating system for green buildings that are designed to have zero net energy consumption.

▪ The Kalasa-Banduri project in Karnataka, India is a proposed irrigation project. The project will divert water from the Mahadayi River to the Malaprabha River to provide drinking water to the people of North Karnataka.

May 2023

▪ Project Sanjay is a project launched by the Indian Army to deploy a Battlefield Surveillance System. It is expected to be fully deployed by 2025.

▪ The Him Parivar project is a digital identity project by the Himachal Pradesh government. It will help the government better target social welfare schemes and improve service delivery.

▪ Khumjung Khunde Waste Water Management Project is a wastewater management project in Nepal. It aims to improve sanitation and hygiene in the Khumjung and Khunde villages in Nepal.

▪ ASTR is an AI and facial recognition-powered solution for telecom SIM subscriber verification by the DoT. Its pilot project was launched in Haryana. This will help to prevent the misuse of SIM cards by criminals and terrorists. ASTR stands for Artificial Intelligence and Facial Recognition powered Solution for Telecom SIM Subscriber Verification

▪ The Isaac River coal mine project is in Australia. It is a controversial project that has been opposed by environmental groups. The project is expected to generate significant greenhouse gas emissions.

▪ The Changathi literacy project is an initiative of the Kerala government. It is an initiative to improve literacy rates in Changathi, a tribal area in Kerala.

▪ Route of Development is a $17 billion project launched by Iraq. It is a mega infrastructure project that will connect Iraq’s major cities. The project is expected to boost economic growth and create jobs.

April 2023

▪ The LIGO-India project has been approved for Rs 2,600 crore. It will be set up in Maharashtra.

LIGO-India is a gravitational wave observatory that will be set up in Maharashtra. It is a joint project of the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay and Bhabha Atomic Research Centre. The project is expected to be completed by 2025.

▪ Project Sanjeevani has been launched by Himachal Pradesh for livestock healthcare. The project aims to provide free veterinary services to livestock farmers in the state.

▪ Genome India Project (GIP) aims to sequence 10,000 genomes by the end of 2023.

Genome India Project (GIP) is a genomics research project that is being implemented by the Department of Biotechnology. The project aims to sequence 10,000 genomes of Indians by the end of 2023.

▪ Tulsi Ghat Restoration Project of Varanasi has been launched by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in Uganda. The Tulsi Ghat Restoration Project is a project that aims to restore the Tulsi Ghat in Varanasi, India. The project is being funded by the Indian government and the government of Uganda.

▪ The Language Friendship Bridge project has been announced by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR). It is a cultural exchange program that is being organized by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR). The project aims to promote the learning of Indian languages in foreign countries.

▪ One Panchayat, One Playground project has been launched by Kerala. The project aims to provide a playground in every panchayat (local government unit) in the state.

▪ Safe City Project is a joint initiative of the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Ministry of Women and Child Development. The project aims to improve the safety of women and children in the city.

▪ The Vibrant Villages Programme (VVP) is being implemented in 5 states and union territories. The program aims to improve the quality of life in rural areas.

▪ Project Bhamragad has been launched by Maharashtra under which an artificial intelligence-based machine is installed in schools to check food quality. The project aims to ensure the quality of food served in schools in the state.

March 2023

▪ India has extended grant assistance of Rs 2 billion for the Gyalsung Infra Project in Bhutan. The project aims to improve road connectivity in Bhutan and promote sustainable development.

▪ Denmark has inaugurated the “Greensand” project to store carbon dioxide. The project is the first in the world to bury CO2 imported from abroad.

▪ NTPC Limited has commissioned a first-of-its-kind commercial green coal project in Varanasi. The project uses supercritical technology to generate electricity with lower emissions.

▪ Kasanoi Erappila Thittam (TB death-free project) has achieved a significant reduction in the number of early TB deaths in Tamil Nadu. The project provides free diagnosis and treatment for TB patients.

▪ The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has announced the completion of the DNA profiling of 270 elephants under Project Elephant. The project was launched in 1992 to protect the endangered Asian elephant population.

▪ The Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) to procure two Integrated Electronic Warfare Systems under “Project Himshakti.” The project aims to develop and deploy advanced electronic warfare systems for the Indian armed forces.

▪ The Aravalli Green Wall Project has been launched in Haryana. The project aims to plant trees and shrubs along the Aravalli hills to improve the environment and prevent soil erosion. The project will cover four states and union territories: Haryana, Rajasthan, Delhi, and Uttar Pradesh.

▪ The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has approved a Rs. 180 crore electronics manufacturing cluster project in Dharwad, Karnataka. The project aims to attract investments in the electronics manufacturing sector and create jobs.

▪ Renaatus Projects (Chennai) has won a USD 29 million (₹238 crore) contract to expand and upgrade Gan International Airport’s infrastructure in the Maldives. The project includes the construction of a new terminal building, runway extension, and other facilities.

▪ The Ministry of Defence has signed an agreement with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) to procure the Automated Air Defence Control & Reporting System “Project Akashteer.” The project aims to develop and deploy an automated air defence system for the Indian armed forces.

February 2023

▪ Project ELLORA (Enabling Low Resource Languages) was launched by Microsoft in India in 2015. The project aims to develop digital resources for low-resource languages in India, such as Gondi, Mundari, and Khasi.

▪ The Upper Bhadra irrigation project is being developed in Karnataka at a cost of Rs 5,300 crore. The project will irrigate an area of 1.25 lakh hectares and provide drinking water to 100 villages.

▪ The Tumakuru Industrial Township project is being developed in Karnataka at a cost of Rs 20,000 crore. The project will create employment for 1 lakh people and generate revenue of Rs 10,000 crore annually.

▪ The Eastern Canal Project is being implemented in Rajasthan at a cost of Rs 13,000 crore. The project will provide irrigation to an area of 18 lakh hectares and benefit about 20 lakh people.

▪ The Shinku La tunnel is being constructed in Ladakh by the Border Roads Organization (BRO) under Project Yojak. The tunnel will provide all-weather connectivity between the Leh and Nubra Valleys.

▪ The Jammu and Kashmir government has approved the sensor-based smart agriculture project. The project will use sensors to collect data on soil moisture, crop health, and weather conditions, which will be used to improve agricultural productivity.

▪ The Mukaab is an indoor supercity project that has been unveiled by Saudi Arabia. The project will be built in Riyadh and will have a capacity to accommodate 1.5 million people.

January 2023

▪ The Kalasa-Banduri drinking water project has been approved by the Union Government in Karnataka. The project aims to divert water from the Mahadayi/Mandovi River to the Malaprabha River to provide drinking water to the people of North Karnataka.

▪ India’s first green hydrogen blending project has been commissioned in the piped natural gas (PNG) network of NTPC Kawas township in Gujarat. The project uses renewable energy to produce green hydrogen, which is then blended with natural gas to reduce emissions.

▪ The Sethusamudram Project is a proposed shipping canal project to connect the Gulf of Mannar with the Palk Strait. The project would reduce the distance between India and Sri Lanka and would also help to improve navigation in the region.

▪ The India-Bangladesh Friendship Pipeline Project is a 131.5 km long pipeline that will supply diesel from India to Bangladesh. The project is expected to start operations in June 2023.

▪ The ground-breaking ceremony of the Hanimaadhoo International Airport redevelopment project was held in the Maldives. The project will expand and upgrade the airport to make it a major regional hub.

▪ The Punjab government has launched the “School of Eminence” project to set up world-class universities in the state. The first School of Eminence will be set up in Amritsar.

▪ The Jammu and Kashmir government has launched the “UT Level Food Processing Programme for Development of Clusters for Specific Products”. The project aims to promote food processing in the region and create jobs.

▪ The Ken-Betwa Link Project (KBLP) is a proposed river interlinking project that will link the Ken and Betwa rivers in Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. The project will improve water availability in the region and reduce floods and droughts.

▪ Woxsen University has launched Project Aspiration to empower adolescent girls in Telangana. The project will provide education, skills training, and other support to help girls achieve their full potential.