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In a pioneering step towards sustainable urban waste management, the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) has launched India’s first municipal Textile Recovery Facility (TRF), transforming discarded clothes into economic and environmental assets.  The initiative, implemented under Swachh Bharat Mission–Urban 2.0, addresses a growing challenge—India generates nearly 7.8 million tonnes of textile waste annually, much of which ends up in landfills.   Located in Belapur, the TRF operates as a circular economy hub, integrating collection, scientific sorting, recycling and livelihood generation. Textile collection bins have been installed across residential societies in…

India has recorded its highest-ever annual wind energy capacity addition, installing 6.05 gigawatts (GW) during the financial year 2025–26, signalling renewed momentum in the country’s clean energy transition. According to the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), the latest addition surpasses the previous peak of about 5.5 GW achieved in 2016–17, marking a significant milestone for the sector.  With this, India’s cumulative installed wind power capacity has crossed 56 GW, strengthening its position among the leading wind energy markets globally.   The growth has been driven by improved policy…

The Government e-Marketplace (GeM) has achieved a major milestone by crossing ₹18.4 lakh crore in Gross Merchandise Value (GMV), reinforcing its position as a cornerstone of India’s digital public procurement ecosystem. Launched in 2016, GeM has transformed the way government departments, ministries and public sector units procure goods and services by providing a transparent, efficient and paperless online platform. The steady rise in GMV reflects increased adoption across central and state governments, as well as wider participation from sellers, including micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and startups.   Officials noted that the platform…

Major Ports of India registered robust growth in cargo handling during FY 2025–26, collectively handling 915 million tonnes (MT) of cargo and surpassing the annual target, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 7.06%.   The strong performance was driven by higher volumes across key commodities, improved operational efficiency and capacity augmentation measures undertaken at various ports. Growth in sectors such as coal, petroleum products, containers and other bulk cargo contributed significantly to the overall increase in throughput.   Officials attributed the performance to sustained infrastructure development, mechanisation and digital initiatives that…

Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) has supplied indigenously developed special steel for the construction of INS Taragiri, marking a significant step forward in India’s push for self-reliance in defence manufacturing.   The warship, part of the Indian Navy’s modernisation programme, incorporates specialised steel produced by SAIL that meets stringent quality and strength requirements essential for naval operations. The development underscores the growing capability of domestic industry to support complex defence projects.   Officials said the use of indigenous steel not only reduces dependence on imports but also strengthens the…

Indian Railways delivered a year of strong and broad-based growth in FY 2025–26, achieving notable milestones across freight operations, passenger services, infrastructure development, safety systems and digital transformation, with self-reliance in technology and manufacturing emerging as a central pillar of its progress.   The national transporter recorded robust performance in freight loading during the year, reflecting sustained demand from key sectors and improved logistics efficiency. Enhanced operational planning, better asset utilisation and continued focus on turnaround times contributed to steady gains in freight movement, reinforcing railways’ role as a cost-effective…