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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.
India just approved its first dengue vaccine that works against all four virus strains, no pre-test needed. The shot protects 84% against hospitalization and could produce 50 million doses annually in India alone.
More than 622,000 farmers in Maharashtra just had their loans forgiven, with $60 million already deposited directly into their bank accounts. The state government is racing to extend this relief to millions more as soon as verification clears.
Millions of food delivery workers in India could soon get pension benefits, accident insurance, and education help for their kids. Maharashtra is requiring platforms like Swiggy and Zomato to contribute 2% of every fare to a driver welfare fund.
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.
One Indian state is proving that food safety laws can have real teeth. Maharashtra's massive enforcement drive has shut down hundreds of unsafe kitchens and sparked a voluntary cleanup wave across thousands more.
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.
Air India is partnering with SkyDrive and Suzuki to explore electric flying aircraft that could deliver critical medical supplies across India's gridlocked cities. The innovative eVTOL technology could turn a two-hour ambulance crawl into a quick flight over traffic.
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