42 Panchayats Celebrated at National Panchayat Awards 2025

The National Panchayat Awards 2025, held in New Delhi, celebrated 42 exemplary Panchayats for their contributions to rural development. Union Minister of Panchayati Raj, Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh, underscored the importance of women-led governance, as 22 of the honored Panchayats are led by women. The event highlighted key initiatives such as the Panchayat Advancement Index and e-GramSwaraj platform to foster technology-enabled governance. The awards aim to strengthen grassroots democracy and were determined based on the Localized Sustainable Development Goals and Panchayat Advancement Index.

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APEDA Launches First Sea Shipment of Botanical-Infused Millet Foods to New Zealand

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitated the maiden sea shipment of botanical-infused, ready-to-cook millet functional foods from Karnataka to New Zealand. This milestone underscores the expanding opportunities for India's millet-based agricultural exports, bolstered by participation in APEDA-supported international trade fairs. Source: Original Link