Government Initiatives for Minority Welfare

The Ministry of Minority Affairs is implementing various schemes under the 'Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas' policy aimed at the welfare and upliftment of minority communities in India. The government has introduced monitoring mechanisms, including the Development Monitoring and Evaluation Office (DMEO) of NITI Aayog, to ensure effective implementation and evaluation of these schemes. The initiatives focus on economically weaker sections among the six notified minority communities: Muslim, Buddhist, Christian, Jain, Parsi, and Sikh. The government aims to provide universal access to eligible beneficiaries and has adopted a holistic approach to cover all strata of society.

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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