Central Government Employees Can Opt for Unified Pension Scheme

The Ministry of Finance has announced that Central Government employees on deputation or foreign service to non-Central Government organizations can submit Physical 'Form A2' to opt for the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS). This scheme, applicable to new recruits from April 1, 2025, and existing employees under the National Pension System (NPS), allows for migration to UPS. The last date for eligible employees and past retirees to opt for UPS is September 30, 2025.

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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