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CCS (UPS) Rules 2025 - Switch Facility Option

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The Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare has announced the Central Civil Services (Implementation of the Unified Pension Scheme under the National Pension System) Rules, 2025, allowing eligible Central Government employees to switch from the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) to the National Pension System (NPS) once, with specific conditions. The switch must be made by September 30, 2025, and offers flexibility in retirement planning, but is restricted under certain circumstances such as disciplinary actions.

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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