Household Income Survey 2026 Initiated by NSS

The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has announced a comprehensive Household Income Survey scheduled for 2026, recognizing the need for reliable data on income distribution in India. The National Sample Survey (NSS), which has conducted various surveys since 1950, aims to fill data gaps and understand economic changes over the past 75 years. A Technical Expert Group (TEG) has been formed to guide the survey's methodology and implementation, incorporating best practices from other countries.

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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