DFS Launches Nationwide Financial Inclusion Campaign

The Department of Financial Services has initiated a three-month campaign from July 1 to September 30, 2025, aimed at saturating Financial Inclusion schemes at the Gram Panchayat and Urban Local Body levels across India. Key activities include opening bank accounts for unbanked adults, increasing enrollments in various insurance and pension schemes, and conducting awareness sessions on digital fraud prevention. The campaign is set to cover all 2.70 lakh GPs and ULBs, with significant participation from public representatives and officials.

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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