Electrification of Households Under SAUBHAGYA Scheme

The Government of India launched the SAUBHAGYA scheme in October 2017 to provide electricity connections to un-electrified households in rural and urban areas. The scheme was completed by March 31, 2022, electrifying approximately 2.86 crore households. The government continues to support electrification through the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) and the New Solar Power Scheme, with significant funds allocated for further electrification efforts.

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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