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| Jan 01, 1970 | Daily Report |
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321. Wardha Village Becomes Vidarbha’s First Entirely Solar-Powered Hamlet
- Chichghat-Rathi village in Wardha district has become Vidarbha’s first entirely solar-powered hamlet, achieving 100% solarisation without any additional government funding.
- Under the Pradhan Mantri Suryaghar Yojana, the village installed a total solar capacity of about 811 kW, covering 70 households, schools, anganwadis, streetlights, water supply systems, and local commercial units.
- The transition was driven by community participation, with most households adopting solar panels through bank loans (supported by Bank of Baroda), along with CSR support, making the project a model of sustainable and self-reliant rural development.
322. Amid claims of ‘decline’, Goa saw 6.2% increase in tourists this Jan-Sep over last
- On November 1, 2025 it was reported that from January to September 2025, Goa recorded 6.2% overall growth in tourist arrivals, with domestic tourism rising 5.4% and international arrivals jumping 29.3%, while tourism contributed about 16.4% to the state’s GDP and generated 40–45% of employment.
- Goa expanded into new international markets with charter flights from Russia, Central Asia and the UK, introduced early-season operations for shacks and watersports, and announced new policies on aerosports, wellness tourism, and stricter regulation of hospitality and beach activities.
- The state launched new empowerment initiatives such as certified tourism facilitators, photographer registration, and local entrepreneurship schemes, while investing ₹472 crore in major tourism projects to promote sustainable, inclusive growth beyond beach tourism.
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323. Domestic tourist arrivals up 10% in first 9 months of 2025
- On November 18, 2025, it was reported Rajasthan recorded 17.34 crore domestic tourist visits in the first nine months of 2025, a 10% rise year-on-year, while total tourist arrivals reached 23 crore in 2024; however, foreign tourist arrivals fell 7% to 12.67 lakh, reflecting a wider national decline.
- Rapid growth in hotels and tourism infrastructure across both major hubs like Jaipur and Udaipur and smaller destinations such as Pushkar, Kumbhalgarh and Ranthambore is being driven largely by rising domestic tourism and destination weddings
- Industry experts say domestic tourism has offset the fall in foreign visitors, with Rajasthan’s heritage, wildlife, pastoral life and growing focus on religious tourism continuing to make it a key travel destination
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324. Kondareddypalli is south India’s 1st solarised village
- Kondareddypalli has become the first fully solarised village in Telangana and South India and the second in the country after Modhera (Gujarat) to achieve complete solarisation.
- The state government sanctioned a ₹10.53 crore solar project through TGREDCO, providing solar power systems to 514 homes and 11 government buildings, with a total installed capacity of 1,500 kW.
- Each household generates about 360 units of electricity per month, meeting their needs and feeding surplus power into the grid; in September alone the village contributed nearly 1 lakh units, earning around ₹5 lakh.
325. UP records highest domestic tourism among states in 2025; fourth in terms of foreigner visits
- In 2025, Uttar Pradesh recorded over 137 crore domestic tourists and 3.66 lakh foreign tourists, driven mainly by Mahakumbh 2025 (66+ crore footfall) and the rise of Ayodhya, Varanasi, Mathura-Vrindavan and Shravasti as major tourism hubs.
- The state invested heavily in tourism infrastructure and heritage revival, launching projects worth ₹1,283 crore, restoring temples and cultural sites, improving air, rail and road connectivity, and expanding hospitality facilities, which boosted both tourist inflow and local employment.
- Large cultural festivals, global promotion campaigns, youth training programs, homestays, rural tourism and international participation helped position Uttar Pradesh as a global religious-cultural destination, while also generating revenue, jobs and community development.
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326. Gujarat: How a small village in Amreli became fully solar-powered community
- Dudhala village in Amreli district has become fully solar-powered, with all more than 400 households running entirely on rooftop solar systems — eliminating electricity bills for the past three years.
- The transformation was made possible largely due to funding and support from industrialist Govindbhai Dholakia, whose contribution helped install individual solar setups tailored to each home.
- Villagers now enjoy cost-free, uninterrupted electricity, with many homes even accumulating surplus energy credits, and residents believe this model could benefit other rural communities if widely adopted.
327. Dhordo becomes fourth solar village in Gujarat, 177 KW rooftop solar panels installed in 81 homes
- Dhordo has become the fourth fully solar village in Gujarat, joining Modhera, Sukhi and Masali, with every household now solar-powered under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana.
- Solar panels (177 kW capacity) were installed on 81 homes, enabling the village to generate around 2.95 lakh units of electricity annually and cut electricity bills.
- The project benefits villagers financially saving about ₹16,064 per household each year and allowing them to earn by selling surplus power, with total annual gains expected over ₹13 lakh.
328. Hyderabad hospital launches AI-powered robotic surgery system
- CARE Hospitals, Hyderabad, has launched an AI-powered robotic surgery system, marking a major advancement in technology-driven precision surgery in the region.
- The robotic platform integrates artificial intelligence and real-time surgical guidance to enable personalised surgical planning, higher accuracy, reduced tissue damage, and faster recovery, especially in complex procedures.
- The initiative reinforces CARE Hospitals’ commitment to cutting-edge medical innovation, improving clinical outcomes, surgical efficiency, and patient experience, while positioning Hyderabad as a hub for AI-enabled surgical excellence.
329. Manipal Hospitals Adopts Abbott’s AI-Powered Wireless Pacemaker for Advanced Cardiac Care
- Manipal Hospitals has adopted Abbott’s AI-powered wireless (leadless) pacemaker, marking a major advancement in next-generation cardiac rhythm management in India.
- The injectable, leadless pacemaker eliminates surgical leads and chest incisions, reduces infection risk, supports MRI compatibility, and enables remote monitoring via AI and Bluetooth, improving patient safety and long-term outcomes.
- With a lifespan of up to 25 years and faster recovery time, the innovation strengthens minimally invasive cardiac care, reinforcing Manipal Hospitals’ leadership in adopting cutting-edge AI-enabled medical technologies.
330. Niloufer Hospital launches AI-based tool for blood testing
- Niloufer Hospital, Hyderabad has launched Amruth Swasth Bharath, an AI-driven, non-invasive blood testing tool that can deliver multiple vital health indicators in 20–60 seconds without any needles, representing a major innovation in diagnostic technology.
- Powered by AI and deep learning via Remote Photoplethysmography (PPG), the system uses smartphones or tablets to measure key parameters like blood pressure, oxygen saturation, heart rate, respiration rate, and hemoglobin A1c, and supports contactless spot checks and continuous monitoring.
- Tailored for Indian healthcare settings, particularly government hospitals, the tool enhances patient access to rapid diagnostics especially benefiting children and pregnant women while ensuring data security and privacy.