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171. Sitharaman Unveils East Coast Industrial Corridor With 5 Major Tourism Destinations In Northeast
North East India
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Tourism Industry
English
Assam
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North East Today
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- On February 01, 2026, during the Union Budget 2026–27 presentation in the Lok Sabha, the government had announced a new scheme to develop Buddhist circuits across Purvodaya states in the Northeast to boost tourism and preserve spiritual heritage.
- Finance Minister had proposed preserving Buddhist temples and monasteries, extending the Integrated East Coast Industrial Corridor to the Northeast with Durgapur as a nodal point, and deploying 4,000 e-buses to improve connectivity.
- The Budget had announced five new tourism destinations, the launch of NIMHANS 2.0 in North India, upgrades in Ranchi and Tezpur, duty exemption on 17 cancer drugs, inclusion of seven rare diseases, and a 50% expansion in emergency and trauma care capacity in district hospitals.
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172. UP: 3.57 Lakh Rooftop Solar Systems Installed Under CM Yogi Adityanath Govt
Make in India / Atmanirbhar
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Make in India- Renewable Energy(Solar Power)
English
Uttar Pradesh
(Lucknow)
Free Press Journal
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- On January 31, 2026, Uttar Pradesh recorded 3,57,879 rooftop solar system installations under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, increasing the state’s total solar capacity to 1,227.05 MW.
- Under the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, proactive policies and coordination with UPNEDA and electricity distributors enabled widespread rooftop solar adoption through subsidies and efficient implementation.
- The initiative cuts electricity bills 60–90 %, saves ₹1,500–₹3,000 monthly, produces 50 lakh+ units daily, reduces 13–15 lakh t CO₂ annually, and plans digital energy integration for future expansions.
173. Gujarat Becomes India's No. 1 Renewable Energy Contributor With 16.5% Share
Make in India / Atmanirbhar
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Make in India- Renewable Energy(Solar Power)
English
Gujarat
(Ahmedabad)
NDTV
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- On January 31, 2026, Gujarat became India’s No. 1 renewable energy contributor with 16.5 % share of national capacity, leading in installed renewables as of December 2025.
- Under the Chief Minister of Gujarat, the state expanded clean power through wind, solar, hybrid, and rooftop installations, reaching 42.583 GW cumulative renewable capacity.
- Gujarat also leads in wind capacity, is second in solar capacity, has over 1.1 million rooftop systems, major solar parks, substantial hybrid projects, and aims for 105 GW by 2030.
174. Ludhiana’s 30-year wait ends, PM Modi to virtually inaugurate Halwara airport today Ludhiana’s 30-year wait ends, PM Modi to virtually inaugurate Halwara airport today
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Infrastructure
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Punjab
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The Tribune
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- On February 1, 2026, the Prime Minister of India virtually inaugurated the Halwara Airport terminal near Ludhiana, Punjab, ending a nearly 30-year wait for improved aviation connectivity.
- The Prime Minister unveil the facility and concurrently renamed Adampur Airport as Sri Guru Ravidas Ji Airport during his visit. Terminal development was made by the Airport Authority and the state government collaboration.
- The ₹54.67 cr terminal supports Code C aircraft (Airbus A321, Boeing 737), handles ~300 peak-hour passengers, expects Air India flights March 2026, and aims to boost trade, tourism, education, and industry.
175. India’s First Bharat Ratna Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Advocate Training and Research Centre Inaugurated in Navi Mumbai
Infrastructural Development and Government Schemes
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Education
English
Maharashtra
(Mumbai City)
News On Air
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- On January 31, 2026, India’s first Bharat Ratna Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Advocate Training and Research Centre was inaugurated in Taloja, Navi Mumbai to strengthen legal training and research.
- It was inaugurated by the Chief Minister of Maharashtra and the former Chief Justice of India, and established by the Bar Council of Maharashtra and Goa to bridge legal education and practical courtroom skills.
- The event included senior legal officials, praised fast construction, and emphasized preparing lawyers for changing laws and technology-driven legal practice.
176. Mumbai Gets State’s First Occupational Therapy Work Readiness And Rehabilitation Unit At KEM Hospital
Make in India / Atmanirbhar
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Make in India- Public Health and Infrastructure
English
Maharashtra
(Mumbai City)
Free Press Journal
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- On January 31, 2026, an Occupational Therapy Work Readiness and Rehabilitation Unit was inaugurated at Seth G.S. Medical College & K.E.M. Hospital, Parel, Mumbai, the first such facility in Maharashtra for vocational rehabilitation.
- The unit supports patients recovering from illness, injury, or disability by providing structured therapy, real-world work simulation and vocational training to rebuild skills, confidence, and independence.
- It features advanced work simulation labs (driving simulators, mechanical repair stations, plumbing setups), assessment and conditioning facilities, and offers free services, backed by organisations like Ambashree Foundation and Kilachand Devchand Charity Trust.
177. Gujarat Becomes India’s Largest Contributor To Renewable Energy Capacity With 16.5 Pc Share
Make in India / Atmanirbhar
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Make in India- Renewable Energy(Solar Power)
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Gujarat
(Gandhinagar)
OMMCOM NEWS
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- As of 31 December 2025, Gujarat became India’s largest contributor to renewable energy capacity with 42.583 GW installed, representing 16.50 % of the nation’s total renewable energy portfolio.
- Under the leadership of the Chief Minister of Gujarat, Gujarat expanded wind (14.82 GW), solar (25.53 GW), hybrid and rooftop systems through policy support, investment, and implementation of Surya Gujarat, PM Surya Ghar, and PM KUSUM programmes.
- Gujarat leads in rooftop solar (1.1 M systems, 6.41 GW), major solar parks (Charanka, Radhanesda, Dholera), the world’s largest Khavda renewable park (11.33 GW commissioned), ~2.37 lakh jobs created, and aims for 105 GW by 2030.
178. Delhi CM Inaugurates DMRC’S New Electric Receiving Sub Station
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Make in India- Electric Vehicles/Automobile Sector
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Delhi
(New Delhi)
Metro Rail News
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- On 30 January 2026, Delhi Chief Minister inaugurated a new state-of-the-art Electric Receiving Sub-Station (RSS) at Park Street, New Delhi, to power key Delhi Metro corridors and future expansions.
- The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) rebuilt and relocated the RSS as part of the Central Vista Project, upgrading equipment and automation to ensure uninterrupted, reliable power supply for metro operations.
- Originally built in 2010, the RSS reconstruction (2023–Dec 2025) includes 66 kV/33 kV/25 kV systems, advanced safety and green tech, supplies Airport and Violet Line power, and supports the Phase-5A Central Vista Metro Line.
179. RITES Ltd bestowed with Excellence in Sustainable Engineering for Rail Sector for Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Railway Link
Make in India / Atmanirbhar
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‘Make in India’ – Indian Railway
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Delhi
(New Delhi)
PSU Connect
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- On 30 January 2026, RITES Ltd was honoured with the Excellence in Sustainable Engineering Award at the Rail Analysis Innovation & Excellence Summit 2026 in New Delhi for its work on the USBRL rail link.
- The award recognised RITES’ engineering and consultancy support in delivering the 272-km Udhampur–Srinagar–Baramulla Railway Link (USBRL), overcoming challenging Himalayan terrain using sustainable, advanced infrastructure practices.
- USBRL includes engineering marvels like the Chenab Bridge and India’s longest rail tunnel (12.7 km), spans 36 tunnels and 943+ bridges, and was inaugurated in June 2025, boosting Kashmir’s connectivity.
180. Indian Railways Commissions Record 472.3 Km Of Kavach 4.0 Automatic Train Protection System In Single Day, Total Coverage Crosses 1,300 Km
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‘Make in India’ – Indian Railway
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India
SWARAJYA
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- On 30 January 2026, Indian Railways commissioned a record 472.3 km of Kavach Version 4.0 automatic train protection system across three sections: Vadodara Virar, Tuglakabad-Palwal, and Manpur–Sarmatanr, strengthening safety on high-density routes.
- Indian Railways deployed its indigenous Kavach 4.0 system, integrating GPS, radio communication, and automatic braking to detect track conflicts and prevent collisions, enhancing operational safety on busy corridors.
- This is the highest single-day commissioning, bringing total Kavach coverage to 1,306.3 km across five zones, with successful collision avoidance validation and ongoing expansion for broader rail safety.