Current Affairs - State

Meghalaya passed a resolution rejecting uranium exploration and mining in the state. The resolution was introduced by Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma and received unanimous support from all 60 MLAs of the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly. It urged the Government of India, the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), and Uranium Corporation of India Ltd (UCIL) not to permit, conduct, or undertake uranium mining operations in the state. Concerns over environmental impacts, public health risks, and opposition from local communities were key reasons behind the resolution.

Rajasthan sanctioned ₹18 lakh on August 23, 2026, for constructing a new building for the Government Primary School in Rampura (Kanwarpura), Jaipur. The project is located in the Sanganer block, with construction scheduled to begin on September 1, 2026. Of the total amount, ₹12 lakh will come from the District Mineral Foundation Trust (DMFT), while ₹6 lakh will be provided through the MLA fund. The original school building had been declared dilapidated after a technical survey in September 2025. The initiative forms part of Rajasthan’s broader efforts to improve school infrastructure across the state.

Andhra Pradesh approved a major ₹31,387-crore green AI data centre project in Visakhapatnam. AM AI Factory (Vizag) Pvt Ltd will establish a 512 MW Green Integrated AI Data Centre Facility at Amanam village in Bheemunipatnam mandal. The facility is expected to be developed within two years and four months and could create employment opportunities for around 1,000 people. The state government has also approved several incentives, including support for power infrastructure and water supply, along with exemptions from stamp duty and electricity duty. The project is aimed at attracting large-scale technology investments to Andhra Pradesh.

Uttar Pradesh approved a revised maternity leave provision allowing eligible female state government employees to avail themselves of 180 days, or six months, of maternity leave twice during their service period. A major change is the removal of the earlier mandatory two-year gap between two maternity leaves. The amendment concerns Rule 153(1) of the Uttar Pradesh Financial Handbook. The revised provision is intended to support working mothers by providing adequate time for pregnancy, childbirth, recovery, and childcare. The benefit has also been extended to adoptive mothers under the revised provisions.

Uttar Pradesh is the state where India’s first fully indigenous AK-203 ‘Sher’ rifle was manufactured and successfully test-fired. The rifle was produced at the Korwa factory of Indo-Russian Rifles Private Limited (IRRPL) in Amethi. The prototype uses 100% Indian components and raw materials, marking a major achievement in defence indigenisation under the Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat initiatives. The AK-203 is a 7.62×39 mm gas-operated assault rifle based on the Kalashnikov platform. Indian Army trials for the indigenous rifle are planned for September 2026.