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India Advances with Green Highways Initiative for Sustainable Infrastructure

Official Press

11 Feb 2026

The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways has announced ongoing efforts under the Green Highways (Plantation, Transplantation, Beautification and Maintenance) Policy, 2015, aiming to make national highways more sustainable. Emphasis is placed on using recycled materials, eco-friendly technologies, and native plant species to enhance environmental sustainability and combat climate change as part of India's broader climate goals.

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Ministry of Education Hosts AI in Education Roundtable and Announces Bharat Bodhan AI Conclave

Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, the Union Minister for Education, chaired a roundtable with founders of ten pioneering Indian startups using Artificial Intelligence in the education sector at IIT Delhi. The meeting discussed the transformative role of AI in education, aligning with the National Education Policy 2020. The roundtable serves as a

National Symposium Charts Future for AYUSH Medicinal Plants Sector

A 'Chintan Shivir on Medicinal Plants' was conducted by the National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB) in New Delhi, gathering experts from government, industry, academia, and state authorities to discuss policy and innovation in the medicinal plants sector. The event focused on themes like cultivation, certification, and best practices,

Union Minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan Inaugurates New Facilities at IIT Delhi

Union Minister for Education, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, inaugurated the foundation stones for Academic Block-103 and Girls Hostel-50B at the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi. These projects are part of an initiative to expand infrastructure with a focus on sustainability and modern educational facilities. The projects, valued at Rs. 430 Crores,

Government Addresses Bus Safety After Fatal Fires

Following fatal bus fires on the Jaisalmer-Jodhpur and Kurnool-Bangalore routes, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has issued safety advisories to ensure compliance with bus safety standards. The infractions noted include buses exceeding length limits and lacking adequate emergency exits. Source: Original Link

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Ministry of Education Hosts AI in Education Roundtable and Announces Bharat Bodhan AI Conclave

National Symposium Charts Future for AYUSH Medicinal Plants Sector

Union Minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan Inaugurates New Facilities at IIT Delhi

Government Addresses Bus Safety After Fatal Fires