The Smart City corporation, headed by Rubal Agarwal, is using data analytics and technology to track cases and project future needs. It has also launched a couple of apps to enable coordination among stakeholders. »
Despite niggles over unequal access, missing interaction etc, students and teachers are trying to derive the most out of the various initiatives introduced to facilitate schooling online. »
Extreme weather events triggered by climate change pose huge risk to life in Himachal Pradesh. To mitigate these risks, the state is now all set to install a first-of-its-kind automatic ‘Early Warning System’ in Kullu district. »
In Maharashtra’s urban forests, such as Yeoor forest in Thane district, drones are helping forest patrol teams detect and crack down on encroachment attempts. »
A review of official Covid-19 apps shows a wide range of functional (and non-functional) software, with a worrying disregard for privacy. »
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