Current Affairs - State

Mizoram emerged as the top-performing state in the digitisation of enumeration forms during the third phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The state achieved an impressive completion rate of 68.05%, securing the highest position among 16 states and 3 Union Territories. Several districts recorded exceptional performance, with Khawzawl, Champhai, and Serchhip all surpassing 90% completion. The state also achieved 99.90% distribution of enrolment forms and deployed 1,301 Block Level Officers (BLOs) to support the process. This achievement highlights Mizoram’s effective implementation of electoral digitisation initiatives and its commitment to improving election management and voter registration systems.

Telangana launched a state-wide breakfast scheme on June 15, 2026, benefiting students from pre-primary classes up to Class 12 in government schools and junior colleges. The first phase was implemented in 1,302 institutions, including 33 junior colleges, across eight districts through a centralised kitchen model. The scheme is being executed by the Hare Krishna Movement Charitable Trust and Manna Trust. To improve nutrition among students, the menu includes millet-based foods such as millet idli, millet upma, pongal, and ragi jawa, along with other breakfast items. Telangana also became the first state in India to extend a breakfast scheme to students up to Class 12, expanding beyond the coverage seen in most other states.

Uttar Pradesh launched the Mukhyamantri Shikshak Cashless Chikitsa Yojana to provide comprehensive healthcare coverage for teachers, education department employees, and their dependent family members. The scheme offers cashless medical treatment of up to ₹5 lakh annually through empanelled government and private hospitals. Around 3.5 lakh beneficiaries were identified for the initial rollout. The initiative is being implemented by the State Agency for Comprehensive Health and Integrated Services (SACHIS), which serves as the nodal agency for health insurance and cashless treatment programs in the state. A dedicated digital portal has also been developed to streamline beneficiary registration, card generation, and hospital integration for efficient service delivery.

India Post launched its first drone-based mail and parcel transmission service in Himachal Pradesh on June 12, 2026, connecting Mandi Head Post Office with Rehardhar Branch Post Office. The initiative significantly reduced delivery time from more than two hours through conventional transport to just seven minutes across a mountainous route of about 12 kilometers. The project aims to improve connectivity in remote and difficult-to-access regions while promoting environmentally sustainable transportation. Led by the Ministry of Communications, the service also provides real-time tracking capabilities. Following its successful launch, India Post plans to expand drone-based delivery operations to 150 additional routes, particularly in Himachal Pradesh and Assam.

The Government of India, Assam, and Nagaland signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on June 11, 2026, to facilitate oil and gas exploration in areas along the Assam-Nagaland border. The agreement includes a 50-50 revenue-sharing mechanism for resources extracted from the disputed region and covers more than 1,000 square kilometres. The initiative aims to significantly increase oil production from the current levels of 1,000–1,500 barrels per day to over 10,000–15,000 barrels per day. The project is expected to enhance energy production, generate substantial revenue, and promote cooperation between the two neighbouring states in resource development.