Implementation Challenges in Jal Jeevan Mission

The Jal Jeevan Mission, started in August 2019, aims to provide rural households with regular access to potable tap water. Vested largely in state hands, the Mission faces challenges including coordination across states, ensuring water quality standards, and moving from infrastructure development to service delivery. The introduction of digital initiatives like the Jal Seva Aankalan and Sujalam Bharat are part of a push towards enhancing service assessment and accountability at the village level.

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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