Tribal Affairs

CIL Invests ₹10 Cr to Enhance EMRS in Chhattisgarh

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The Ministry of Tribal Affairs and Coal India Ltd have signed a landmark MoU to improve education for tribal students in Chhattisgarh. CIL will invest ₹10 crores to support 68 Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS), benefiting over 28,000 students. The initiative includes promoting digital education, improving health hygiene for girl students, providing mentorship, and organizing entrepreneurial boot camps. This collaboration aims to bridge educational gaps and create equitable opportunities for tribal youth under the NEP 2020 framework.

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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