Current Affairs - State

The 20-kW FM transmitter was inaugurated in Ramgarh, Rajasthan, with the objective of enhancing communication connectivity across India's border regions. The transmitter is strategically important as it is designed to provide coverage along the border belt extending from Kashmir to Rajasthan. The initiative supports improved information dissemination, communication access, and infrastructure development in sensitive border areas. The announcement was made alongside updates on the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, under which railway stations in cities such as Jaisalmer, Alwar, Kota, and Ajmer are being upgraded. The project reflects the government's broader focus on strengthening border infrastructure and regional development.

Uttarakhand unveiled the Science, Technology and Innovation Policy 2026 with the objective of transforming the state into a major hub for science, technology, and information technology. The policy emphasises integrating modern research with traditional knowledge and focuses on emerging fields such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, Robotics, Drones, Space Technology, and Nanotechnology. It also proposes the establishment of Science Cities, Planetariums, Atal Tinkering Labs, and advanced Teaching-Learning Centres. The Uttarakhand State Council for Science and Technology will serve as the nodal agency, while digital initiatives like the STI Observatory will support researchers through improved access to scientific resources and information.

Project Ganga is a rural digital connectivity initiative launched by the Uttar Pradesh government to expand high-speed internet access in underserved rural areas. The project aims to connect approximately 20 lakh families, train around 8,000 digital entrepreneurs, and generate more than one lakh direct and indirect employment opportunities. It focuses on strengthening digital education, telemedicine, e-governance, and technology-based entrepreneurship. The initiative is being implemented in phases, beginning with 21 districts, and seeks to bridge the digital divide by ensuring reliable internet services and creating new livelihood opportunities across rural communities.

Operation Milap was a special statewide initiative launched by the Gujarat Police on 7 May 2026 to trace missing persons and reunite them with their families. Through a combination of technology, field investigations, digital intelligence, and interstate coordination, the operation successfully traced 1,470 individuals within a month. The initiative focused particularly on vulnerable groups such as women and children, while also reviewing long-pending missing person cases. Surat City Police recorded the highest number of recoveries. The campaign highlighted citizen-centric policing, strengthened public trust in law enforcement, and demonstrated the effective use of modern investigative techniques in ensuring public safety and family reunification.

Tamil Nadu launched the Singappen Special Force as a dedicated initiative to improve the safety and security of women and children across the state. The force was inaugurated by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay at Rajarathinam Stadium in Chennai in the presence of Director General of Police Mahesh Kumar Aggarwal. The specialised unit is tasked with monitoring and patrolling public places, identifying vulnerable locations, preventing harassment, and increasing police visibility. The initiative aims to create a safer environment through proactive policing and community participation, ultimately fostering a women and child-friendly society while strengthening public confidence in law enforcement.