Cabinet Approves Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 with Enhanced Outlay

The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has endorsed an extension of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) to December 2028, aiming for a comprehensive shift from infrastructure development to service delivery. The transformed JJM 2.0 is set to benefit 19.36 crore rural households across India with streamlined water governance. This mission focuses on structural reforms, involving community participation, and has been credited with significant socio-economic and health benefits, particularly for women and children.

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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