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271. Mizoram CM Inaugurates Ginger Processing Unit At Sairang
North East India
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Industrial Development
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India
North East Today
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- On January 14, 2026, Mizoram Chief Minister inaugurates the state-of-the-art ginger processing unit at Sairang, empowering local farmers with enhanced value addition and higher incomes.
- This facility, developed under the Mizoram Agricultural Marketing Board’s Handholding Scheme, is a major step towards modernizing ginger production and supply chains in Mizoram.
- The project supports the Bana Kaih procurement scheme, promising better market access and sustainable growth for Mizoram’s agricultural communities.
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272. IIT Jodhpur Developed Low-Cost Clay Photocatalyst for Clean Water
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Rajasthan
(Jodhpur)
The Times Of India
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- IIT Jodhpur has come up with a low-cost and environment friendly solution for treating contaminated water. Team of Rakesh Kumar Sharma of IIT Jodhpur has recently developed Rajasthani clay-based photocatalytic water purification technology.
- In India, underground water is a major source for drinking and agricultural purpose. These water supplies are often polluted with harmful substances such as dyes, fluoride rich chemicals and other industrial discharges.
- Describing the technology, when photo catalysts are exposed to sun light, reactive oxygen is formed which destroys the contaminants. The technology can be used to treat textile contaminated water, a major problem in western Rajasthan, under sunlight using Rajasthani clay which can purify polluted water quick and make it safe at very low cost.
- Currently, IIT Jodhpur is aiming to prepare a prototype to provide technical solution for water purification to rural and remote communities, using mobile van equipped with photocatalytic water purification systems and also considering the licensing of this technology to businesses.
273. IIT Hyderabad, KIIT Bhubaneshwar develop eco-friendly 'bio-bricks' from agricultural waste products
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Telangana
(Hyderabad)
India Today
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- IIT Hyderabad and KIIT School of Architecture, Bhubaneshwar, have developed bio-bricks for construction from agricultural waste products. Their development serves the dual purposes of waste management and development of eco-friendly, sustainable building materials.
- "Clay bricks, for example, not only use up fertile topsoil, but their manufacturing process also emits significant amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. Repurposing of agricultural wastes is particularly important in India. More than 500 million tons of agricultural waste is produced in the country every year.
- Recognising this problem, the Building Materials and Technology Promotion Council (BMTPC) was set up in the 1990's by the Central Government to develop eco-friendly and energy-efficient building materials, providing impetus into repurposing agricultural and industrial waste items into construction materials.
- Not only is this release prevented in the making of bio-bricks, but the lime in each brick also absorbs 322.2 grams carbon dioxide from the air during curing, which makes it carbon-negative or environmentally sustainable.
274. IIT Kharagpur Created Biodegradable Packaging from Cucumber Peel Waste
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West Bengal
(Paschim Medinipur (West Medinipur))
The Times Of India
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- Cucumber peels may soon be seen in a new avatar — eco-friendly packaging of food materials. Researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur, developed cellulose nanocrystals from cucumber peels with high cellulose content that could be used instead of single-use plastic for food packaging material.
- The cellulose nanomaterial developed displayed strength, elongation, barrier and optical properties possessed by natural biopolymers. Cucumbers generate about 12 per cent residual wastes obtained after processing either the peels or whole slices as waste.
- The cellulose nanocrystals possess modifiable properties, which resulted in better biodegradability and biocompatibility. These nanocellulose materials are strong, renewable and economic material of the near future.
- Apart from the food packaging and beverage industries, researchers are optimistic about its scope in various fields such as paper-making, coating additives, food packaging materials, bio-composites, optically transparent films, etc
275. IIT Delhi Researchers Develop Technology to Convert Diesel to Alternative Environmental-friendly Fuel
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Delhi
(New Delhi)
News18
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- The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi researchers have developed a technology, which enables a diesel-powered automotive vehicle to run in flex fuel mode — environment-friendly Dimethyl Ether (DME).
- Dimethyl Ether (DME) is one of the alternative fuels to compression ignition engines and vehicles. It can be produced from biomass, coal, industrial wastes, municipal solid wastes, black liquor (a by-product of pulp) through gasification and the Fisher-Tropsch synthesis process.
- The technology has been developed by the researchers of the institute’s Department of Energy Science and Engineering (DESE), Indian Oil Corporation (IOC R&D), and Ashok Leyland Ltd. They have converted a diesel-powered automotive vehicle into a flex fuel vehicle on a pilot basis.
- The technology produces less/negligible smoke, soot and PM emission. It has lower noise with smoother engine or vehicle operation.
276. IIT Guwahati develops technology to convert methane and carbon dioxide into eco-friendly biofuel
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Assam
(Guwahati)
Hindustan Times
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- IIT Guwahati, developed an advanced biological method to convert methane and carbon dioxide into cleaner biofuels using methanotrophic bacteria. Methane, a greenhouse gas that is 27-30 times more potent than carbon dioxide, is a significant contributor to global warming.
- While turning methane and carbon dioxide into liquid fuels can reduce emissions and provide renewable energy, existing chemical methods are energy-intensive, expensive, and produce toxic by-products, limiting their scalability.
- The research team developed a fully biological process that uses Methylosinus trichosporium, a type of methanotrophic bacteria, to convert methane and carbon dioxide into bio-methanol under mild operating conditions.
- Unlike traditional chemical methods, this process eliminates the need for expensive catalysts, avoids toxic by-products, and operates in a more energy-efficient manner, mentioned the institute.
277. IIT Roorkee's eco-packaging extends fresh produce shelf life by one week
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Uttarakhand
(Dehradun)
India Today
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- In a landmark development for the food packaging industry, researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee have introduced an innovative, eco-friendly packaging solution designed to extend the shelf life of fruits and vegetables by One Week.
- Ethylene, a natural plant hormone, accelerates the ripening of fresh produce, often leading to rapid spoilage and significant food waste. Traditional ethylene scavengers typically employ synthetic chemicals such as potassium permanganate that can pose health and environmental risks.
- In contrast, IIT Roorkee’s 100% modified clay-based scavenger offers a sustainable alternative that effectively adsorbs ethylene, thereby slowing down the ripening process and maintaining the nutritional quality and visual appeal of fruits and vegetables.
- The breakthrough marks a revolutionary step towards reducing food waste while promoting sustainable livinga goal that resonates with broader national initiatives such as “Swachh Bharat Abhiyan” and “Aatmanirbhar Bharat.”
278. IIT Kharagpur Developed Graphene-Based Tech for 99% Oil-Water Separation
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West Bengal
(Paschim Medinipur (West Medinipur))
The Times Of India
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- Researchers from Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur (IIT-Kgp) have developed a 'graphene-based' technology that could change the way the world tackles oil spills, which wreak havoc on aquatic biodiversity.
- The IIT team, led by Chirodeep Bakli from the School of Energy Science and Engineering, created an energy-efficient and highly effective oil-water separation method that offers a sustainable alternative to traditional clean-up techniques.
- Oil spills still pose one of the biggest threats to marine ecosystems, impacting aquatic life, coastal economies and the environment at large, said experts. Conventional methods - such as chemical dispersants, localised burning and oil skimmers - often cause further harm, generating toxic byproducts.
- The system is capable of absorbing oil at a rate of 400-500 litres per square metre per hour, using less than 0.1kWh per cubic metre and recovering over 90% of the spilled oil.
279. Assam: Revolutionary water treatment system costs just Rs 20 per 1,000 litres
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Assam
(Guwahati)
India Today
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- The Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati have developed a game-changing water treatment system that could transform access to safe drinking water across India's fluoride-affected regions. The innovative technology treats contaminated groundwater for just Rs 20 per 1,000 litres while processing up to 20,000 litres daily.
- The four-step treatment system addresses a critical health crisis affecting millions of Indians, particularly in states like Rajasthan, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Haryana, and Gujarat, where excessive fluoride in groundwater causes skeletal fluorosis—a debilitating condition that hardens bones and stiffens joints.
- Their findings, published in the prestigious ACS ES&T Water journal, demonstrate the technology's ability to remove 94 per cent of iron and 89 per cent of fluoride from contaminated water, bringing levels within Indian safety standards.
- The treatment process begins with aeration, where a specially designed aerator adds oxygen to remove dissolved iron. The water then passes through an electrocoagulation unit, where a mild electric current flows through aluminum electrodes, releasing charged metal particles that bind with contaminants.
280. IIT Indore Developed Cement-Free Geopolymer Concrete with 80% Lower Emissions
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Madhya Pradesh
(Indore)
The Times Of India
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- Indian Institute of Technology, Indore (IIT-I), has created an environmentally sustainable concrete without cement using geopolymer technology, incorporating industrial waste products like fly ash and ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBS).
- The institute said this innovative concrete can decrease carbon dioxide emissions by 80%, while reducing construction expenses by 20%. Additionally, it eliminates the requirement for water curing, which is particularly beneficial given current water scarcity concerns.
- The rapid strength development characteristic makes it ideal for time-sensitive construction applications, including military bunkers, bridges, emergency relief structures, precast railway sleepers, and highway pavement repairs.