NCERT Set for Major Institutional Upgrade

The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), India’s premier body for school curriculum and textbook development, is likely to receive deemed-to-be-university status by the end of January 2026. Sources in the Ministry of Education indicate that preparatory work for the proposal is complete and it is now awaiting consideration in an upcoming meeting of the University Grants Commission (UGC).

Karnataka Achieves Historic High in Organ Donation

Karnataka has set a new benchmark in public healthcare by recording its highest-ever annual organ donation figure in 2025. The state registered 198 organ donors during the year, reflecting growing public awareness, improved hospital coordination, and stronger institutional mechanisms supporting organ and tissue transplantation.

India Achieves Breakthrough in Weather Monitoring Technology

Indian scientists have reached a significant technological milestone by developing indigenously manufactured Automatic Weather Stations (AWS) using advanced 3D-printing technology. The first batch of these next-generation AWS will be deployed in Delhi from February 2026, marking a major step towards strengthening India’s weather observation and forecasting network, particularly for dense urban environments.

India Inaugurates First Government Hospital-Based AI Clinic

India has achieved a major milestone in public healthcare with the inauguration of its first government hospital-based Artificial Intelligence (AI) clinic at the Government Institute of Medical Sciences. The initiative represents a decisive shift towards technology-enabled healthcare delivery within the government sector, with the aim of improving clinical outcomes, operational efficiency, and patient safety.

‘Siddha for Global Health’: Ministry of Ayush Highlights Traditional Medicine

The Ministry of Ayush will celebrate the 9th Siddha Day on 3 January 2026 at Kalaivanar Arangam, Chennai, in collaboration with leading national and state Siddha institutions. The event reflects the government’s sustained push to strengthen India’s traditional medical systems and integrate them into public health, research and global wellness frameworks.