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Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari Initiative Revives Groundwater in Chhattisgarh’s Korea District

March 06, 2026

Community-Led Water Conservation Model Emerges in Korea District, Chhattisgarh

Korea District Chhattisgarh has emerged as a significant example of community-driven water conservation through the Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari initiative. The programme encourages farmers to voluntarily dedicate a small share of their farmland to structures designed for groundwater recharge and rainwater conservation. The campaign operates under the Aawa Paani Jhoki movement and emphasises participatory approaches to ensure long-term water sustainability in rural communities.

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Vinai Kumar Saxena Appointed Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh After Kavinder Gupta’s Resignation

March 06, 2026

Administrative Reshuffle: Kavinder Gupta Named Himachal Pradesh Governor, Saxena Moves to Ladakh

A significant administrative reshuffle has taken place in India’s Union Territories. Kavinder Gupta has resigned as the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh after serving less than a year in office. In a new appointment, Vinai Kumar Saxena, who currently serves as the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, has been designated as the new Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh.

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Adani Group Partners with UNESCO-Recognized World Engineering Day 2026

March 06, 2026

Adani Group Becomes First Indian Partner for World Engineering Day 2026

The Adani Group has been selected as an official partner for World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development (WED) 2026 , marking the first time an Indian organization has been chosen for this prestigious global platform. The annual event, recognized by UNESCO and coordinated by the World Federation of Engineering Organizations (WFEO) , celebrates the critical role of engineering in achieving sustainable development goals worldwide.

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President Droupadi Murmu to Inaugurate Darjeeling Hill Festival Celebrating Tribal Heritage

March 06, 2026

Darjeeling Hill Festival Showcases India’s Tribal Culture and Indigenous Traditions

Droupadi Murmu will inaugurate the Darjeeling Hill Festival at the Durbar Hall of Raj Bhavan Darjeeling, recently renamed Lok Bhavan. The festival is envisioned as a major cultural platform celebrating the diversity of India’s tribal traditions and heritage. The initiative was conceptualised by C. V. Ananda Bose, who also serves as Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of the Indian Museum Kolkata.

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Chile Becomes First Country in Americas to Eliminate Leprosy as Public Health Problem

March 06, 2026

WHO Confirms Chile’s Success in Ending Local Transmission of Hansen’s Disease

Chile has become the first nation in the Americas to be officially verified by the World Health Organization (WHO) for eliminating leprosy as a public health problem. The recognition comes after more than three decades without any locally transmitted cases. Chile recorded its last indigenous case of the disease in 1993, marking a major milestone in the global fight against infectious diseases.

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