Centre Allocates Over ₹730 Crores in XV FC Grants for Rural Development

The Union Government has released over ₹730 crores in XV Finance Commission Grants for the financial year 2025-26 to enhance the capabilities of Rural Local Bodies (RLBs) in Gujarat and Haryana. This includes the second installment of untied grants for Gujarat amounting to ₹522.20 crores and the first installment for Haryana totaling ₹195.129 crores. The funds will be used for various local needs, excluding salaries, and will support sanitation, drinking water supply, and waste management initiatives.

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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