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Odisha’s Kusunpur to Become First CSIR Smart Village

March 17, 2026

CSIR Launches Technology-Driven Smart Village Project in Kendrapada

Kusunpur village in Odisha’s Kendrapada district is set to become the state’s first “smart village” under a technology-led rural development initiative by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research. Located in the Rajnagar block, the village has around 130 families and a population of nearly 700. The project aims to create a self-reliant and sustainable rural ecosystem by integrating scientific innovations into everyday life.

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India Submits First National Report on Nagoya Protocol Implementation

March 17, 2026

India Strengthens Biodiversity Governance with ABS National Report 2026

India has submitted its First National Report (NR1) on the implementation of the Nagoya Protocol to the Convention on Biological Diversity Secretariat on 27 February 2026. The report was prepared by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change in collaboration with the National Biodiversity Authority. It reviews progress made between November 2017 and December 2025 and outlines India’s efforts in strengthening biodiversity governance and benefit-sharing mechanisms.

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India Hosts BIMSTEC Young Professionals Exchange Programme 2026

March 17, 2026

BIMSTEC Youth Exchange Strengthens Innovation and Regional Cooperation

India hosted the BIMSTEC Young Professionals Exchange Programme in Maharashtra from 9 to 15 March 2026, aiming to deepen regional cooperation and knowledge exchange among emerging leaders from the Bay of Bengal region. The initiative focused on showcasing India’s innovation ecosystem while fostering collaboration among young professionals in technology, entrepreneurship and research.

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Gujarat Launches Statewide FMD Vaccination Drive Under NADCP

March 17, 2026

Gujarat Intensifies Foot and Mouth Disease Control Campaign for Livestock

The Government of Gujarat has initiated a large-scale vaccination campaign to curb the spread of Foot and Mouth Disease across the state. The drive commenced on 1 March 2026 and will continue until 15 April, under the National Animal Disease Control Programme. The campaign aims to protect livestock health, enhance productivity and reduce economic losses faced by farmers.

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Sahitya Akademi Awards 2025 Announced for 24 Indian Languages

March 17, 2026

Sahitya Akademi Honours 24 Authors Across Languages and Genres

The Sahitya Akademi has announced the Sahitya Akademi Awards 2025, recognising exceptional literary works across 24 Indian languages. The awards span diverse genres such as poetry, novels, short stories, essays, memoirs, literary criticism, and autobiography, highlighting India’s rich multilingual literary tradition and creative diversity.

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