Current Affairs - State

Gujarat introduced 14 advanced 1.5 Tesla MRI machines to strengthen diagnostic facilities in GMERS and Civil Hospitals across the state. The investment of ₹178.54 crore aims to improve access to high-quality healthcare services. Alongside this, the state inaugurated 31 development projects collectively valued at more than ₹348 crore in Kheda district. These projects cover key sectors such as irrigation, water supply, roads, and healthcare. The initiatives, including the launch of Fagvel taluka, reflect Gujarat’s focused approach toward integrated regional development and improved public service delivery.

The 70 MW Dhubri Solar Power Project was commissioned in Assam by SJVN through its subsidiary, SJVN Green Energy Limited. Developed at a cost of ₹367.44 crore over 330 acres, the project marks a significant step in expanding the state’s renewable energy capacity. It is expected to generate 141.13 million units of electricity in its first year and about 3,230 million units over a 25-year period. The project will supply affordable solar power at ₹3.92 per unit to the Assam Power Distribution Company, supporting clean and sustainable energy goals.

Karnataka decided to reintroduce paper ballots for both rural and urban local body elections, including Zilla and Taluk Panchayats as well as Greater Bengaluru civic polls. The decision, taken by the state cabinet led by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, aims to enhance transparency and rebuild public confidence in the electoral system. This change will apply to all forthcoming local body elections in the state and will replace the use of electronic voting machines. To facilitate the shift, amendments to the Karnataka Conduct of Election Rules are to be introduced within a short timeframe.

Karnataka has introduced an automatic property mutation system as part of its broader push to digitise land records and modernise revenue administration. The reform enables ownership details to be updated automatically in land revenue records immediately after property registration, eliminating the need for separate mutation applications. This initiative aims to reduce bureaucratic delays, enhance transparency, and minimise land disputes. By integrating registration offices with digital land record platforms such as the Bhoomi Portal, the state seeks to improve ease of doing business, boost investor confidence, and ensure faster, more reliable property transactions.

Nagaland is the Indian state where the Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority has been proposed as a new autonomous administrative body. The FNTA was established through a tripartite agreement between the Centre, the Nagaland government, and the Eastern Nagaland Peoples Organization to address long-standing demands of the eastern districts. The arrangement seeks to provide greater administrative and financial autonomy while maintaining the state’s territorial integrity. It also ensures that constitutional protections under Article 371(A) remain intact, balancing local aspirations with governance, development, and regional stability in the Northeast.