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Explore the important state current affairs from 6 to 12 August 2026. This weekly roundup covers state government schemes, policies, appointments, infrastructure projects, economic developments, awards, cultural events, environmental initiatives and other major updates from Indian states and Union Territories. It is useful for UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railways, State PSC and other competitive examinations.
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved the construction of the four-lane, access-controlled Guwahati–Tezpur corridor along National Highway 15 in Assam on 6 August. The approved project covers 135.87 kilometres and has an estimated capital cost of ₹8,970.20 crore.
The corridor will extend from Baihata Chariali near Guwahati to Tezpur, excluding the 15.11-km Mangaldoi Bypass. It will be developed under the Build-Operate-Transfer toll model. Five major bypasses, covering approximately 58.7 kilometres, will be constructed to reduce congestion in Baihata Chariali, Sipajhar, Kharupetia, Dekiajuli and Tezpur.
A 4.9-km Emergency Landing Facility will be constructed on the Tezpur Bypass in coordination with the Indian Air Force. The project will improve access to eight industrial parks, the aspirational districts of Darrang and Udalguri, major railway stations, two airports, two waterway terminals and tourist destinations such as Kamakhya Temple, Kaziranga National Park and Orang National Park.
Important points: State – Assam; highway – NH-15; length – 135.87 km; cost – ₹8,970.20 crore; model – BOT Toll; Emergency Landing Facility – 4.9 km.
The Union Government released and reimbursed a total of ₹6,154.96 crore to states under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 during 2026–27. This included ₹5,289.09 crore reimbursed as the central share to ten states and ₹865.87 crore released through the SNA-SPARSH mechanism across 13 states.
Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 focuses not only on providing tap-water connections but also on ensuring a regular, adequate and safe drinking-water supply to rural households. The programme emphasises the maintenance of existing water infrastructure, source sustainability, water-quality monitoring and community participation.
State-specific meetings were also conducted with Members of Parliament to identify constituency-level problems and strengthen cooperation between the Union Government and state administrations.
Important points: Total funds – ₹6,154.96 crore; central-share reimbursement – ₹5,289.09 crore; SNA-SPARSH release – ₹865.87 crore; objective – sustainable rural tap-water services.
A total of 85 railway stations in Rajasthan were identified for development under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. The programme follows a long-term approach in which master plans are prepared and implemented in phases according to the requirements of individual stations.
The redevelopment may include improved station access, circulating areas, waiting halls, toilets, lifts, escalators, platforms, passenger-information systems, executive lounges and facilities for persons with disabilities. The scheme also seeks to integrate stations with surrounding urban areas and other modes of transportation.
Local art, architecture and cultural identity will be incorporated wherever appropriate. The objective is to create modern, accessible and passenger-friendly stations while improving their role as economic and transport centres.
Important points: State – Rajasthan; stations identified – 85; scheme – Amrit Bharat Station Scheme; approach – phased implementation based on station master plans.
The flood situation in Assam remained serious on 8 August, with 1,55,849 people affected across 13 districts. The year’s flood-related death toll reached 98 following another reported fatality in Charaideo district.
Golaghat was the worst-affected district, with approximately 58,750 affected residents, followed by Sivasagar with 48,286 and Jorhat with 25,259. Floodwaters affected 464 villages and submerged around 10,748.64 hectares of agricultural land. More than 47,000 animals were also affected.
The administration operated 55 relief camps housing more than 10,000 displaced people, along with 18 relief-distribution centres. A door-to-door damage-assessment exercise was scheduled from 9 to 30 August in Jorhat, Sivasagar, Golaghat and Charaideo to identify affected households and accelerate rehabilitation assistance.
Important points: State – Assam; affected population – 1,55,849; affected districts – 13; death toll by 8 August – 98; relief camps – 55; damage survey – 9–30 August.
The Indian Ports Association contributed ₹5 crore to the Assam Chief Minister’s Relief Fund on 10 August. Senior officials presented the contribution to Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in Guwahati.
The assistance was intended to support relief and rehabilitation activities for people affected by the severe floods. These activities include providing immediate supplies, supporting displaced families, restoring damaged infrastructure and assisting with longer-term rehabilitation.
The contribution formed part of the broader institutional response to the flood emergency in Assam.
Important points: Assistance – ₹5 crore; donor – Indian Ports Association; recipient – Assam Chief Minister’s Relief Fund; purpose – flood relief and rehabilitation.
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant inaugurated the 15th Goa Marathi Film Festival in Panaji on 7 August. The three-day festival was held from 7 to 9 August at INOX and Maquinez Palace.
The festival celebrated Marathi cinema and brought together actors, directors, producers, technicians and cinema enthusiasts. It provided a platform for presenting contemporary Marathi films while encouraging cultural interaction between Goa and Maharashtra.
The Konkani short film Ancessao, directed by Manguirish Bandodkar, was selected for screening and was reportedly the only Konkani production featured in the festival. Its inclusion highlighted Goa’s regional-language cinema alongside the principal Marathi programme.
Important points: State – Goa; event – 15th Goa Marathi Film Festival; venue – Panaji; dates – 7–9 August; inaugurated by – Pramod Sawant.
The Rajasthan Government reviewed the indigenously developed Modified Mix Seal Surfacing Plus technology presented by the CSIR–Central Road Research Institute. A live demonstration was conducted on a Jaipur city road.
The MSS+ system is designed for sustainable and preventive road maintenance. It can improve pavement durability while reducing energy consumption, construction emissions, material wastage and maintenance costs.
The demonstration used the MSS+ Smart Mix Pro Automatic Plant, India’s first indigenous automatic mobile mixing plant designed for this road-surfacing technology. It automates material proportioning and mixing, reduces manual intervention and improves construction speed and quality control.
The technology had already been used on more than 100 kilometres of roads in Uttar Pradesh. Rajasthan expressed interest in evaluating it for broader application in the state’s road-maintenance programme.
Important points: State – Rajasthan; demonstration location – Jaipur; technology – MSS+; developer – CSIR-CRRI; equipment – Smart Mix Pro Automatic Plant.
Thousands of young protesters marched towards the Jharkhand Legislative Assembly in Ranchi on 10 August, alleging irregularities in state recruitment examinations. Their complaints included suspected question-paper leaks, delays in recruitment and lack of transparency in the examination process.
The protesters demanded cancellation of disputed examinations, reforms in the recruitment system and an independent investigation. Security personnel used barricades, water cannons, tear gas and batons after the demonstration intensified near the Assembly.
The Jharkhand Government stated that it had initiated discussions with representatives of the protesters and addressed several demands, while remaining open to further dialogue. The agitation highlighted wider concerns about examination integrity, unemployment and delays in public-sector recruitment.
Important points: State – Jharkhand; location – Ranchi; date – 10 August; issue – alleged recruitment-examination irregularities and paper leaks.
The government reported that 1,060 adolescent girls from 15 states and Union Territories had received vocational training under the NAVYA programme. NAVYA stands for Nurturing Aspirations through Vocational Training for Young Adolescent Girls.
The programme was expanded to 100 aspirational districts with effect from 27 May 2026. It provides vocational exposure and employability skills to adolescent girls, particularly in areas where access to formal skill-development opportunities remains limited.
NAVYA seeks to improve confidence, economic awareness and career preparedness among girls by connecting them with practical training and emerging employment opportunities. Its implementation across states involves coordination between skill-development institutions, local administrations and other stakeholders.
Important points: Programme – NAVYA; girls trained – 1,060; coverage – 15 states and UTs; expansion – 100 aspirational districts; focus – vocational training for adolescent girls.
The third BRICS Culture Working Group Meeting under India’s BRICS Presidency was held in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, on 5 and 6 August. As the meeting continued through 6 August, it formed part of the current-affairs period.
Representatives discussed cultural cooperation, protection of heritage, creative industries, museums, archives and exchanges among BRICS countries. Madhya Pradesh’s selection as the host provided an opportunity to showcase the state’s cultural traditions and heritage.
The meeting sought to strengthen cultural diplomacy and develop collaborative initiatives among BRICS members through institutional cooperation, exchange programmes and preservation of cultural resources.
Important points: State – Madhya Pradesh; city – Bhopal; meeting – Third BRICS Culture Working Group Meeting; dates – 5–6 August; context – India’s BRICS Presidency 2026.
The Uttarakhand Government approved the Chief Minister Yuva Bhavishya Nirman Yojana 2026 to provide free online coaching and academic guidance to students preparing for competitive examinations.
The programme will benefit students studying in universities, government colleges and government-aided colleges across the state. It is particularly intended to help students living in remote and mountainous areas who cannot afford or easily access private coaching institutions.
The coaching will cover examinations conducted by UPSC and state public service commissions, along with SSC, CDS, banking and Railway recruitment examinations. It will also provide preparation support for entrance and eligibility examinations such as CAT, MAT, GATE, NET and CSIR-NET.
Important points: State – Uttarakhand; scheme – Chief Minister Yuva Bhavishya Nirman Yojana 2026; benefit – free online coaching; beneficiaries – higher-education students.
The Uttarakhand Government approved the relocation of the Uttarakhand High Court from Nainital to Haldwani. Land at Lamachaur in Haldwani was identified for the construction of a new High Court complex.
The decision followed the Supreme Court’s July 2026 order allowing the relocation process to proceed. Haldwani is expected to provide better connectivity and accessibility than Nainital, particularly for litigants travelling from the plains and distant parts of the state.
The proposed campus will require court buildings, judges’ residences, lawyers’ facilities, administrative offices and related judicial infrastructure. Environmental concerns have also been raised because part of the identified area has been described as forest land and an elephant corridor.
Important points: State – Uttarakhand; existing location – Nainital; proposed location – Lamachaur, Haldwani; institution – Uttarakhand High Court.
Karnataka’s IT and Biotechnology Minister Priyank Kharge launched Tathyakosh.in in Bengaluru on 12 August. It was developed by the ACSEL Technology Forum, a Karnataka Government Centre of Excellence in artificial intelligence, in collaboration with the IIT Alumni Centre Bengaluru.
Tathyakosh is an open and non-commercial digital public good designed to make public datasets easier to discover and evaluate. The platform catalogues more than 1.5 million datasets obtained from 458 sources. These include 346 Indian repositories and 37 international repositories.
The datasets cover 16 domains, including health, agriculture, education, climate, infrastructure and governance. More than 92% of the indexed data are available through open access, while approximately 95% are machine-readable. The platform contains over 50,000 Karnataka-specific datasets.
Tathyakosh does not copy or take ownership of the datasets. It provides standardised information and redirects users to the original sources. Researchers can examine datasets using quality indicators such as accessibility, completeness, format, geographical coverage and time period.
Important points: State – Karnataka; portal – Tathyakosh.in; datasets – more than 1.5 million; sources – 458; domains – 16; launched by – Priyank Kharge.
The Andhra Pradesh Department of Mines and Geology signed a memorandum of understanding with the CSIR–National Geophysical Research Institute for the exploration of lithium and gallium deposits in the state.
The exploration will concentrate on areas around Vempalle and Thummalapalle in the Kadapa Basin. Preliminary studies indicated lithium concentrations of up to approximately 1,000 parts per million and gallium concentrations of up to 250 parts per million.
Lithium is essential for rechargeable batteries used in electric vehicles, mobile devices and renewable-energy storage systems. Gallium is used in semiconductors, communication equipment, light-emitting diodes and advanced electronics.
The agreement aims to assess the size and commercial viability of the deposits. Successful exploration could strengthen Andhra Pradesh’s mineral-based industries and contribute to India’s critical-mineral security.
Important points: State – Andhra Pradesh; minerals – lithium and gallium; exploration area – Kadapa Basin; partner institution – CSIR-NGRI.
The Union Government and Odisha Government discussed the development of a Rare-Earth Corridor in Odisha and the expansion of scientific activities connected with marine biotechnology and the blue economy.
The initiative seeks to use Odisha’s mineral resources and long coastline to develop research, processing and manufacturing capabilities. Rare-earth elements are used in electronics, permanent magnets, renewable-energy equipment, electric vehicles, aerospace systems and defence technologies.
The expansion of the Institute of Life Sciences in Bhubaneswar was also finalised, with the Odisha Government agreeing to provide an additional 50 acres of land. The discussions emphasised coordination between central scientific institutions and the state government.
Odisha’s coastline and mineral resources were identified as important for marine research, biotechnology, nuclear applications and critical-mineral processing.
Important points: State – Odisha; initiative – Rare-Earth Corridor; major institution – Institute of Life Sciences, Bhubaneswar; additional land – 50 acres; related area – marine biotechnology.
An update on Maharashtra’s digital-governance development highlighted the growing delivery of public services through online and integrated platforms, particularly in Mumbai.
Digital systems allow citizens to access certificates, licences, welfare services, municipal facilities, property-related records and grievance mechanisms with reduced dependence on physical government offices. Maharashtra has also strengthened the use of online service portals, digital records and electronic payment systems.
The objective is to improve transparency, reduce processing delays, simplify citizen-government interaction and make public services more accessible. Digital platforms also help departments track applications and monitor the delivery of services.
Important points: State – Maharashtra; focus city – Mumbai; area – e-governance; objectives – accessibility, transparency and faster public-service delivery.
The Karnataka Government approved 83 industrial projects involving investment of approximately ₹6,253 crore. The projects cover aerospace and defence manufacturing, information technology, food processing, renewable energy, integrated industrial parks, sugar production and ethanol manufacturing.
The approvals are expected to generate employment, strengthen manufacturing capacity and encourage industrial development in different parts of Karnataka. Renewable-energy and ethanol projects will also support the state’s transition towards cleaner energy.
The presence of aerospace, defence and information-technology proposals reflects Karnataka’s continuing position as a major centre for advanced manufacturing and technology-based industries.
Important points: State – Karnataka; projects – 83; investment – approximately ₹6,253 crore; sectors – aerospace, defence, IT, food processing, ethanol and renewable energy.
The Andhra Pradesh Government reported that approximately 2.16 lakh farmers were engaged in aquaculture across about 5.79 lakh acres of freshwater and brackish-water area.
Aquaculture farmers were facing difficulties because of declining market prices and increasing fish-feed costs. These factors reduced profit margins, particularly for small and medium farmers. Export-market fluctuations, disease management and rising input expenditure also affected the sector.
The Union and state governments are supporting aquaculture through the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana. Assistance includes infrastructure development, hatcheries, cold-chain facilities, insurance, disease-control measures and improvements in production and marketing.
Andhra Pradesh is one of India’s leading aquaculture and seafood-producing states, making the sector important for employment, exports and the rural economy.
Important points: State – Andhra Pradesh; aquaculture farmers – approximately 2.16 lakh; area – about 5.79 lakh acres; major problems – lower market prices and higher feed costs.
The government reported that the first phase of Census 2027, comprising the Houselisting and Housing Census, had been completed in 31 states and Union Territories. In the remaining states and UTs, the first phase was scheduled to conclude by September 2026.
Approximately ₹4,102 crore had been released to state and Union Territory governments for training census personnel, providing technical infrastructure, supporting manpower and paying honorariums.
Training of master trainers, field trainers, enumerators and supervisors had either been completed or was in progress according to the notified schedule. State governments and local administrations play a major role in recruiting and deploying census workers and coordinating field operations.
The second phase will involve population enumeration and the collection of demographic, social and economic information.
Important points: Exercise – Census 2027; first phase – Houselisting and Housing Census; completed coverage – 31 states and UTs; funds released – ₹4,102 crore.
Under the Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana–Gramin, 32.47 lakh rural houses were sanctioned and 26.57 lakh were completed during 2025–26, including houses sanctioned in previous years.
During the five financial years from 2021–22 to 2025–26, states and Union Territories received a combined target of 2.13 crore houses. Of these, 1.95 crore houses were sanctioned and 1.21 crore were completed.
State and Union Territory governments are responsible for identifying eligible beneficiaries, providing suitable land where required, coordinating building-material availability and monitoring construction. The scheme seeks to provide permanent houses with basic amenities to eligible rural households.
Important points: Scheme – PMAY-G; houses sanctioned during 2025–26 – 32.47 lakh; completed – 26.57 lakh; five-year target – 2.13 crore houses.
The government provided an update on the implementation of the Revamped Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan in West Bengal. The centrally sponsored scheme strengthens the administrative, planning and governance capacity of Panchayati Raj Institutions.
The programme supports the training of elected panchayat representatives and officials, preparation of Gram Panchayat Development Plans, digital governance and achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals at the village level.
Although panchayats are included in the State List under the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution, the Union Government supports their capacity-building through RGSA in partnership with states and Union Territories.
Important points: State – West Bengal; scheme – Revamped Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan; focus – capacity-building and improved rural local governance.
The government announced that a Central Bank Digital Currency-based Direct Benefit Transfer system would be launched under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana in Chandigarh and Dadra and Nagar Haveli on 14 August 2026.
The announcement was made on 12 August and therefore falls within the reporting period. Under the initiative, eligible beneficiaries will receive benefits through the RBI-issued digital rupee, also known as e₹.
The pilot is intended to test whether programmable digital currency can improve the transparency, speed and targeted delivery of government benefits. It may also reduce payment delays and strengthen the tracking of benefit transfers.
Important points: Union Territories – Chandigarh and Dadra and Nagar Haveli; technology – CBDC or digital rupee; scheme – PMGKAY; announced launch date – 14 August 2026.
