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| Jan 01, 1970 | Daily Report |
| RISING BHARAT | News Count (102251) | |
421. Govt unveils district-led textiles transformation initiative
- On 8 January 2026 in New Delhi, the Textiles Ministry unveiled the DLTT initiative to transform 100 districts into Global Export Champions and uplift 100 Aspirational Districts as self-reliant textile hubs.
- The Textiles Ministry used a data-driven scoring model based on export performance, MSME ecosystem, and workforce presence, categorizing districts into Champion and Aspirational groups with tailored development strategies.
- Champion Districts will address advanced bottlenecks using Industry 4.0 and export linkages, while Aspirational Districts will focus on skilling, raw material banks, SHGs, and cooperatives, with special emphasis on Purvodaya regions in east and northeast India.
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422. "Shield Against Terror": Amit Shah Launches National IED Data System
- On January 9, 2026, at the NSG campus in Manesar, Union Home Minister virtually launched the National IED Data Management System (NIDMS) to create a unified national platform for IED-related data and investigations.
- The Union Home Ministry and NSG developed NIDMS, enabling real-time, secure data sharing among police, state ATS, NIA, and central forces to analyse IED patterns, link cases, and strengthen counter-terror operations.
- NIDMS replaces fragmented records, aids post-blast forensics, tracks explosive materials, supports bomb disposal training, integrates advanced analytics, and aims to prevent future terror attacks through technology-driven intelligence and coordination.
423. Arunachal Cabinet Approves Purchase Of 40 Mobile Medical Units Under Vibrant Villages Programme
- On January 9, 2026, the Arunachal Pradesh cabinet approved a series of decisions covering healthcare, fire and emergency services, prisons, education, urban governance, and forest protection, aimed at strengthening public services and employment across the state.
- The Arunachal Pradesh government authorised HLL Lifecare Ltd. to expand diagnostics, digitise lab systems, modernise fire services through a new Bill, create posts across sectors, and reform governance using policy approvals and new recruitment rules.
- Measures include labs in 427 health units, tele-radiology benefiting 12,000 patients, 142 firefighter promotions, 91 jail posts, 58 education posts, a new urban directorate, and 324 tiger guard posts, aiming to improve welfare, safety, jobs, and conservation.
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424. India's data centre capacity more than doubled in 2025
- In 2025, across India , data centre capacity additions rose 103% YoY to 387 MW IT, up from 191 MW IT in 2024, according to a Savills India report.
- As per Savills India, growth was driven by global hyperscalers, domestic cloud players, and institutional investors, supported by rising cloud usage, AI workloads, 5G rollout, and IoT expansion.
- Total operational capacity reached 1,520 MW IT; Mumbai (34%), Delhi-NCR (20%), and Chennai (19%) led supply, while emerging markets like Visakhapatnam, Hyderabad, and Kolkata gained traction; the market is projected to exceed 4 GW IT by 2030 at a 23% CAGR.
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425. Country's first Bioengineering Centre for Lung Health launched at IIT Hyderabad
- On january 7, 2026, the country's first-of-its-kind Bioengineering Centre of Excellence for Lung Health was launched at IIT Hyderabad in collaboration with the Institute for Lung Health (ILH), Germany.
- The Centre responds to a growing national and global need for advanced lung health research and aims to drive cutting-edge, interdisciplinary work at the interface of bioengineering and clinical medicine through a strong Indo-German partnership,
- The Centre is jointly led by Renu John, Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IITH) and Soni Savai Pullamsetti (ILH, Germany) as its directors.
- The Indo-German collaboration integrates engineering and clinical science to develop non-invasive diagnostics, advanced therapies, and train future leaders in lung health research,
426. India becomes first country to produce indigenous bio-bitumen to build eco-friendly highways
- On January 7, 2026, India has developed bio-bitumen from renewable biomass feedstocks, making it the first country globally to commercialize this eco-friendly road construction material.
- The bio-bitumen significantly reduces carbon emissions and pollution compared to conventional bitumen, while meeting required performance standards for highway pavements and durability.
- This milestone aligns with India’s green infrastructure and climate goals, encouraging cleaner technologies and sustainable practices in national highway and transport projects.
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427. Department of Posts, Agriculture Ministry sign MoU to enable pan-India logistics for testing farm inputs
- On January 8, 2026, The Department of Posts and the Agriculture Ministry signed an MoU to enable pan-India transportation of seed, fertiliser, and pesticide samples for laboratory testing using India Post’s vast logistics network.
- By enabling faster and more reliable testing of agricultural inputs, the initiative aims to curb the circulation of spurious and substandard products, strengthen regulatory oversight, and protect farmers’ interests by ensuring timely availability of quality-certified inputs.
- Digital tracking and time-bound delivery through India Post will ensure secure, reliable, and transparent movement of agricultural samples, especially from remote and rural areas.
428. Chhattisgarh launches PMAY houses powered with solar power for tribal households
- On January 8, 2026, Chhattisgarh has launched a pioneering model under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) by equipping newly built houses for tribal households with rooftop solar power systems, ensuring access to reliable and clean electricity even in remote areas
- The initiative significantly improves living standards by providing uninterrupted power for lighting and basic needs, reducing or eliminating electricity bills, and enhancing energy security for vulnerable tribal communities.
- By converging housing, renewable energy, and welfare funding, the project demonstrates a sustainable development model that supports environmental goals while promoting inclusive growth and social empowerment.
429. Indian Railways become biggest electrified rail system globally
- By November 2025, across India (data consolidated in New Delhi, Delhi), Indian Railways electrified over 99% of its 70,000 route-km broad-gauge network, marking a major national infrastructure achievement.
- Indian Railways accelerated electrification through sustained policy focus and investment, increasing progress from 1.5 km per day (2004–14) to over 15 km per day during the last six years.
- Solar power capacity rose from under 4 MW in 2014 to nearly 900 MW by November 2025, strengthening clean energy adoption, reducing fuel dependence, and supporting Railways’ long-term sustainability goals.
430. Sikkim Records Over 17 Lakh Tourist Arrivals In 2025
- In 2025, Sikkim (Gangtok district) welcomed over 17 lakh tourists, registering an increase of more than 82,000 arrivals compared to 2024, officials said on January 7.
- According to Tourism Department Additional Chief Secretary CS Rao, domestic tourist arrivals increased sharply, while foreign arrivals declined due to travel disruptions caused by severe damage to NH-10 in October.
- Domestic tourists rose to 16.35 lakh from 15.40 lakh, foreign arrivals fell to 71,710; improved road connectivity may push arrivals to nearly 20 lakh in 2026, supported by Sikkim’s growing appeal as a Himalayan destination.
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