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A new clean energy company is investing $1.2 billion to build solar manufacturing facilities and green hydrogen production across India over the next five years. The massive project starts with a 6-gigawatt solar plant in Maharashtra that could power millions of homes.
A new 1.2-kilometer funicular railway in Maharashtra has transformed a grueling two-hour climb into a breezy 10-minute ride for thousands of devotees. The engineering marvel opened in January 2026, making the sacred Shri Malanggad temple accessible to everyone, including elderly visitors and children.
A Maharashtra royal family learned to hand-paint Ganjifa cards themselves when India's ancient game nearly went extinct. Now they're training artisans, opening hotels, and even inspiring India's first circular postcards.
Passengers have spoken, and Pune International Airport just claimed the top spot in India for service quality. The nationwide survey marks a milestone for the Maharashtra city's aviation hub. ##
Two students from Maharashtra's groundbreaking pre-military training institute for girls ranked 2nd and 15th nationally for spots in India's National Defence Academy. Out of only 19 girls selected across the entire country, two came from this pioneering Nashik school opened just three years ago.
A century ago, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar led a peaceful protest in Mahad, Maharashtra, where drinking from a public water tank became a revolutionary act. This brave stand for dignity transformed India's fight for equality and still inspires millions today. #
A new clean energy company just announced a $1.2 billion investment to build solar panels, green hydrogen, and renewable power across India. The five-year plan includes the country's largest integrated solar manufacturing facility in Maharashtra.
Conservationists in India are rallying to stop mining projects that threaten critical tiger habitat in Maharashtra. A signature campaign and political pressure aim to save over 18,000 trees and preserve wildlife corridors connecting tiger populations.
Anusuya Bai Wadekar sat for her first literacy test at age 86 in Maharashtra, India, after her grandson taught her the alphabet at home. Her journey shows that learning has no age limit.
Over 80% of Maharashtra's agricultural workers are women, but most can't access loans or subsidies because they don't own land. A new law will change that by legally recognizing women as independent farmers for the first time.
A child rights commission in Maharashtra is working on a simple idea that could help protect children: requiring couples to list their birthdates on wedding invitations. The proposal aims to make child marriages harder to hide.
The Better India launches "Solved in India," a YouTube series spotlighting local communities tackling problems once thought unsolvable. Each episode reveals working solutions from across the country that could inspire nationwide change.
Maharashtra is launching India's first dedicated training center for dogs that detect hidden wildlife contraband like tiger claws and pangolin scales. The facility in Shahapur will train canine squads to help catch wildlife traffickers operating across the country.
Just before monsoon season, thousands of fireflies transform forests across India into sparkling wonderlands. Seven stunning locations invite travelers to witness nature's light show while protecting these delicate ecosystems.
Four students, including two young women, just achieved a perfect 100 percentile on Maharashtra's entrance exam for agricultural and pharmacy programs. The results come as exam registration jumped 28% this year, showing growing interest in science-based careers across India.
Before the rest of India wakes, sunlight first touches Dong Valley in Arunachal Pradesh, where three countries meet. Northeast India holds the nation's earliest and most spectacular sunrises, and travelers have a narrow window to witness them before monsoon season arrives.
A solar energy company rescued a stuck 142 MW project in India and finished it in nine months, turning a setback into a success story. The plant will now power thousands of homes while creating local jobs in rural Gujarat.
Japan and India are joining forces to turn cow manure into fuel for cars, aiming to build 1,000 biogas plants across India. The partnership transforms agricultural waste into clean energy while cutting India's reliance on imported oil.
A small village near India's Tadoba Tiger Reserve transformed itself into a sustainability model with solar lights, water systems, and zero waste. One man's five-year mission brought spotless streets and new opportunities to rural Maharashtra.
Three Indian entrepreneurs just launched LNK Energy with a bold $1.2 billion investment plan to build solar manufacturing and green hydrogen capacity over five years. The platform starts with a massive 6 GW solar factory in Maharashtra and aims to help India achieve energy independence while fighting climate change.
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