Page-5 of States Current Affairs
Gathaman Village’s Unique Panchayat Consensus Tradition
Gathaman village in Banaskantha district of Gujarat stands out for its unique Panchayat election tradition. Unlike most villages, Gathaman has not held a formal election since 1955. Instead,...
Gujarat’s Samras Gram Panchayats
Gujarat witnessed a unique electoral phenomenon. Out of 4,564 Gram Panchayats scheduled for elections, 761 villages bypassed voting. These villages, termed ‘Samras Panchayats’, chose leaders by consensus. This...
Maharashtra Introduces 10% EWS Quota In Private Medical Colleges
Maharashtra has implemented a 10 per cent reservation for the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) in private medical colleges starting from the academic year 2025-26. This decision was announced...
Paika Rebellion
The Paika Rebellion of 1817 is yet often overlooked episode in India’s struggle against British colonial rule. Recently, the exclusion of this rebellion from the first volume of...
Jharkhand Pioneers India’s First Mining Tourism Initiative
Jharkhand has recently launched India’s first mining tourism project. The state government signed a five-year MoU with Central Coalfields Limited (CCL) to develop and promote mining tourism. The...
Chola Gangam Lake
The Tamil Nadu government has launched a ₹19.25 crore project to restore and develop the historic Chola Gangam lake, also known as Ponneri. This announcement coincides with the...
Andhra Pradesh Green Hydrogen Valley Declaration 2025
The Andhra Pradesh government launched the Green Hydrogen Valley Declaration 2025 with a focus on making the State a leader in green hydrogen production and innovation. The declaration...
Delhi Slum Rehabilitation Policy and PPP Challenges
The Delhi government faces ongoing challenges in rehabilitating slum dwellers despite policy efforts. A recent government-industry task force report has recommended revitalising Delhi’s slum rehabilitation through Public Private...
UP School Mergers Spark Debate on Education Access
The Uttar Pradesh government’s 2025 decision to merge government schools with low enrolment has sparked widespread debate. Opposition leaders and local communities argue the move could restrict access...
Gurgaon Monsoon Flooding
Gurgaon, now known as Gurugram, faces severe flooding every monsoon despite moderate rainfall. The city receives about 600 mm of rain annually, much less than cities like Kochi,...
India’s First Digital Nomad Village Launch
The village of Yakten in Sikkim’s Pakyong district was declared India’s first digital nomad village. This initiative was launched to create a sustainable remote work hub in the...
