Cabinet Approves PM-SETU Scheme for ITI and NSTI Upgradation

The Cabinet has greenlit the Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs (PM SETU) scheme, focusing on modernizing vocational training institutions nationwide. The scheme aims to improve training quality at ITIs and NSTIs, modernize infrastructure, align courses with industry standards, and bolster industry connections. The scheme's comprehensive plan includes upgrading 1,000 ITIs and enhancing five NSTIs, with the assistance of state governments and industry partners.

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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