India Observers

  Rajasthan has launched India’s largest solar power park in Bikaner, featuring an advanced 5 GWh battery energy storage system — a first of its scale in the country. Spanning thousands of acres, the park is set to significantly boost India’s renewable capacity and ensure round-the-clock green power supply. The project, developed under the state’s green energy corridor initiative, is expected to supply clean electricity to multiple states and support India’s target of 500 GW of renewable energy by 2030. Officials said the Bikaner facility marks a major step toward energy independence and climate resilience.

  Daikin, the Japanese air-conditioning giant, has invested Rs 500 crore to establish a new Research and Development (R&D) center in Neemrana, Rajasthan. This facility marks a significant step toward strengthening Daikin's innovation capabilities in India, focusing on energy-efficient and environmentally friendly technologies. The new center will support product development tailored to Indian climatic conditions and consumer needs, while also serving as a hub for innovation across South Asia and emerging markets. Daikin’s move highlights its long-term commitment to the Indian market and aligns with the government’s "Make in India" initiative.

  In Rajasthan’s Baran district, a massive wedding ceremony organized by the Shri Mahaveer Goshala Kalyan Sansthan broke two   Guinness World Records . A total of 2,143 couples from diverse religious backgrounds came together to celebrate their love and commitment in a six-hour event. The ceremony aimed to support underprivileged individuals in fulfilling their dreams of marriage and was blessed by Rajasthan’s Chief Minister and cabinet minister. The vibrant event commenced with couples exchanging colorful garlands made of yellow, pink, and red flowers. Hindu priests from the surrounding regions conducted the ceremonies, which included the sacred ‘saptapadi’ ritual symbolizing dedication to each other. Government officials issued marriage certificates to the couples, who were also provided with essential household items and gifts to start their new lives together. The mass  wedding  attracted over a million attendees, creating a festive atmosphere. Held in Baran, an ...