Expanding Eklavya Model Residential Schools for Tribal Students

Union Minister of State Shri. Durgadas Uikey announced the ongoing expansion of the Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) Scheme, aiming to improve educational resources for Scheduled Tribe students in remote regions. Initiated in the 2018-19 Union Budget, the scheme plans to set up schools in areas with a significant tribal population. With 723 schools already sanctioned, this initiative supports the educational upliftment of underserved tribal students across India.

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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