CARA Drives Actionable Child Adoption Strategies at Guwahati Workshop

In a significant step to bolster rehabilitation methods for children with special needs, the Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) under the Ministry of Women and Child Development, India, hosted a robust Regional Consultative Workshop in Guwahati, Assam on January 30, 2026. Over 122 stakeholders, representing a variety of child protection and adoption-focused entities, gathered to formulate action plans that promise to enhance non-institutional rehabilitation strategies. The workshop emphasized creating tighter workflows for adoption processes, focusing on health assessments, legal frameworks, financial hurdles, and post-adoption support. CARA committed to developing strategic frameworks that promote domestic adoption of 'Divyaang' children, ensure their growth in nurturing environments, and champion the principles of child welfare.

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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