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Lucknow Becomes UP’s First Zero Fresh Waste Dump City

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21 Jan 2026

Lucknow, under the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban, has become the first city in Uttar Pradesh to achieve 100% scientific processing of municipal solid waste. The inauguration of the Shivari Solid Waste Management Plant played a key role, with a processing capacity of 700 metric tonnes per day. This advancement has improved the city's door-to-door waste collection efficiency to 96.53% and raised source segregation levels above 70%. The initiatives focus on scientific waste disposal, resource recovery, and sustainable urban development, serving as a model for other cities.

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Union Health Ministry Launches AI Training for Doctors

Smt. Anupriya Patel, Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, has launched an online training program on Artificial Intelligence in Medical Education, developed by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS). The program aims to equip around 50,000 doctors with fundamental AI knowledge to improve

NIFT Celebrates 40 Years with Inclusive Design Conference

The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) is celebrating its 40th Foundation Day with an international conference titled 'Design for Inclusive Futures' on January 22-23, 2026, at its Mumbai campus. Distinguished guests including Union Minister of Textiles, Shri Giriraj Singh, will attend the event. The conference will feature

SAMPANN Pension Portal Now Integrated with UMANG for Ease of Access

The SAMPANN pension portal developed by the Office of Controller General of Communication Accounts has been integrated with the UMANG platform to provide about 4 lakh pensioners of the Department of Telecommunications across India with easy access to their Pension Payment Order (PPO) numbers and Life Certificate validity status. This

India Set for AI and Semiconductor Breakthroughs at AI Impact Summit

India is showcasing its advancements in artificial intelligence and semiconductor technology at the 2026 AI Impact Summit during the World Economic Forum in Davos. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlights India's focus on AI impact, accessibility, and safety, alongside efforts to establish a strong semiconductor ecosystem and position India

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Union Health Ministry Launches AI Training for Doctors

NIFT Celebrates 40 Years with Inclusive Design Conference

SAMPANN Pension Portal Now Integrated with UMANG for Ease of Access

India Set for AI and Semiconductor Breakthroughs at AI Impact Summit