Breaking Barriers Fellowship Launched by DEPwD, Nipman Foundation & YLAC

The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Nipman Foundation and Young Leaders for Active Citizenship (YLAC) to launch the Breaking Barriers Fellowship. This initiative aims to place young professionals in DEPwD offices to enhance policy support and implement the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016. The fellowship focuses on capacity building, mentorship, and promoting disability inclusion in policymaking, with a commitment to transparency and merit-based selection.

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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