Amendments to Central Civil Services Leave Rules

The Central Civil Services (Leave) Rules, 1972 have been amended to align with the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016. Key changes include an increase in the Children Education Allowance for Divyaang Children from ₹4500 to ₹5625 per month and the provision of four days of Special Casual Leave for government employees with benchmark disabilities. Additionally, a Special Allowance of ₹3000 per month is provided to women government servants with disabilities for child care until the child is two years old. This information was shared by Dr. Jitendra Singh in the Lok Sabha.

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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