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1071. UP’s YEIDA Zone Gets INR 3,000 Crore Investment From RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group for 3 GW Solar Cell Facility
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Make in India- Renewable Energy(Solar Power)
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Uttar Pradesh
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- On September 18, 2025, the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA), Uttar Pradesh, approved two major industrial projects worth around ₹3,500 crore in renewable energy and automotive manufacturing.
- The RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group will establish an integrated solar ecosystem hub with a 3 GW solar cell facility and a 60 MW captive solar and energy storage system on 100 acres of land in Sector-8D of YEIDA, involving an investment of over ₹3,000 crore.
- The solar hub aims to utilize advanced technologies like TOPCon and Perovskite-Tandem cells, promising 28–30% efficiency and lowering electricity generation costs by up to 15%. It is expected to create 1,200 direct and 4,000 indirect jobs.
1072. Maharashtra CM Fadnavis inaugurates new Amalner-Beed railway line
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Maharashtra
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Economic Times
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- On September 17, 2025, Maharashtra Chief Minister inaugurated the new Amalner–Beed railway line at Beed and flagged off the Beed–Ahilyanagar train, fulfilling a decades-long dream of the people of Beed district, Maharashtra.
- At the ceremony, CM paid tribute to the late Gopinathrao Munde and former MP Kesharkaku Kshirsagar, highlighting their vision and struggle for this project. Deputy CM , Beed guardian minister, and Environment Minister also attended the programme.
- The CM noted that after 2014, the Centre and the state accelerated railway funding, with the Modi government allocating ₹21,000 crore for Marathwada railway projects compared to only ₹450 crore in the previous decade.
1073. Bailey bridge inaugurated on Ramban-Gool road in Jammu
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Jammu and Kashmir
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Economic Times
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- On September 17, 2025, J&K Lieutenant Governor inaugurated a 150-feet double-storey Bailey bridge at Metra on the Ramban-Gool road, restoring connectivity for Ramban, Sangaldan, and Gool areas after recent natural calamities.
- The Indian Army’s White Knight Corps engineers, with NHAI and civil authorities, constructed the bridge under challenging conditions, ensuring vital connectivity. LG Sinha praised the Army’s dedication, calling the bridge a lifeline for around 1.5 lakh residents.
- The bridge, built after incessant rainfall washed away a crucial Karol-Maitra Road stretch, enables smooth movement of supplies, emergency services, and local traffic. Final validations are pending before its opening for full public use.
1074. India, FAO launch initiative to strengthen blue port infrastructure
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Infrastructure
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Puducherry
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Economic Times
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- On 18 September, 2025, The Department of Fisheries (DoF) under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, said it has signed a technical cooperation programme agreement with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations to develop Blue Port infrastructure in India.
- Secretary Abhilaksh Likhi emphasized fishing ports as gateways to economic, ecological, and social growth. The programme integrates 5G, AI, automation, and digital platforms with FAO support to pilot upgrades, ensuring sustainability and efficiency in fisheries operations.
- The initiative, with ₹369.8 crore investment under PMMSY, includes smart harbours in Gujarat, Daman & Diu, and Puducherry. It features energy-efficient systems, rainwater harvesting, waste management, and capacity building to modernize fisheries and strengthen food and nutritional security.
1075. AMTZ launches i-Passport to fast-track med-tech ideas
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Andhra Pradesh
(Visakhapatnam)
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- On September 15, 2025, Andhra Pradesh MedTech Zone (AMTZ) in Visakhapatnam launched the Innovation Passport (i-Passport), a single-access gateway designed to transform healthcare ideas into market-ready solutions, during a visit by Centre’s Principal Scientific Advisor Ajay Kumar Sood.
- AMTZ, led by MD and founder CEO Jitendra Sharma, enables start-ups and innovators to fast-track prototyping, validation, and manufacturing. The i-Passport offers seamless access to R&D facilities, fabrication labs, testing centres, and regulatory resources within one integrated ecosystem.
- With 75 incubators already onboard linking over 1,000 start-ups, AMTZ aims to expand beyond 200 incubators. The i-Passport connects innovators with partner incubators, industry networks, mentorship, collaborations, and funding support, reducing costs and time to market while boosting global competitiveness.
1076. Delhi's healthcare infrastructure gets major boost on PM Modi's birthday
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Make in India- Public Health and Infrastructure
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Delhi
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The Economic Times
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- In a significant enhancement to Delhi's healthcare infrastructure, 101 new Ayushman Arogya Mandir units, five new hospital blocks built at a total investment of Rs 503.49 crore, and 150 dialysis machines across government hospitals were inaugurated on the occasion of Prime Minister's birthday on 17 September, 2025.
- The initiative aims to improve emergency, critical care, and maternal and child health services in Delhi. The five-hospital infrastructure project is designed to expand hospital capacity and introduce advanced medical facilities throughout the city.
- Among the key additions is the newly established trauma block at the Sanjay Gandhi Memorial Hospital, Mangolpuri, named the Sant Shri Durbal Nath Ji Trauma Block.
1077. India Steps Into 2nm Chip Era As ARM Expands Semiconductor Design Hub In Bengaluru
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Karnataka
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- On 16 September 2025, Union IT Minister inaugurated ARM’s new Bengaluru office, which will design cutting-edge 2-nanometre chips for AI servers, drones, and smartphones, marking progress in India’s semiconductor journey.
- ARM, a global chip design leader, with government support, will focus on advanced chip design in India. Minister highlighted efforts to expand from design to manufacturing, equipment, and materials to build a complete semiconductor ecosystem.
- India’s electronics industry has grown six-fold to ₹11.5 lakh crore in 11 years, with exports rising eight-fold. The Semiconductor Mission, involving 25 institutions, is entering Phase II, targeting equipment and material production for sustainable growth.
1078. Air India Express Launches Daily Dehradun–Bengaluru Flight
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Uttarakhand
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Hindustan Times
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- On September 16, 2025, Uttarakhand Chief Minister inaugurated Air India Express’ first daily direct service from Dehradun to Bengaluru at Jolly Grant Airport, marking the airline’s debut operations in the state.
- CM emphasized benefits for youth, IT professionals, students, and tourists, while Air India Express MD Aloke Singh announced Dehradun as the airline’s 58th station. The inaugural flight departed at 4:30 p.m. and landed in Bengaluru at 7:30 p.m.
- The aircraft featured Aipan-inspired tail art under the “Tales of India” initiative. The route offers one-stop onward connections to 18 cities, including Chennai, Kochi, and Goa. State upgrades at Jolly Grant and Pantnagar airports highlight Uttarakhand’s broader aviation push.
1079. PM Modi Lays Foundation Stone Of India's First PM MITRA Park In Madhya Pradesh
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Textiles and Garments
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Madhya Pradesh
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- On September 17, 2025, Prime Minister laid the foundation stone for India’s first Pradhan Mantri Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel (PM MITRA) Park in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh.
- The park, spread over 2,158 acres in Bhainsola village, will feature a solar power plant, effluent treatment plant, modern infrastructure, housing, and social facilities. Leading textile companies have already pledged investments of ₹23,146 crore, supporting cotton producers and workers.
- The PM MITRA scheme has been launched by the Centre to establish large-scale textile manufacturing hubs at seven places in Madhya Pradesh, Telangana, Gujarat, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra with world-class infrastructure and facilities, a government statement said.
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1080. Gujarat adds record 6,632MW of green power in five months
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Make in India- Renewable Energy(Solar Power)
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Gujarat
(Gandhinagar)
Economic Times
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- On 17 september, 2025, It was reported that, Between April and August 2025, Gujarat commissioned 6,632MW of renewable energy, nearly equaling the previous fiscal’s total. By August 31, 2025, installed RE capacity reached 39,275.7MW, positioning Gujarat as India’s frontrunner in green power.
- According to the data from the Union ministry of new and renewable energy, Gujarat's installed RE capacity stood at 25,471.7MW on March 31, 2024, rising to 33,393MW by March 31, 2025, a net addition of 7,921MW over 12 months.
- Falling costs from local manufacturing, revenue reforms, and increased rooftop solar adoption boosted affordability and large-scale deployment, creating a benchmark for other states.