Central Government's Commitment to West Bengal Development Amidst Corruption Allegations

Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced that the central government has allocated over ₹1.10 lakh crore for the development of West Bengal through various rural schemes. He criticized the West Bengal government for failing to implement the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) effectively, citing serious irregularities and corruption. The central government has halted MGNREGA funds due to these issues and remains committed to the welfare of the state's villages and poor citizens.

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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