Implementation of Chintan Shivir 2025 Recommendations

The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (MoSJE) held the Chintan Shivir 2025 to review various programs and schemes, addressing challenges faced by States/UTs. Key recommendations include enhancing scholarship guidelines for Scheduled Castes, improving outreach and efficiency, and leveraging technology. The Ministry has expanded the Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojana (PM-AJAY) and the Scheme for Economic Empowerment of DNTs (SEED), while also modifying the National Action for Mechanised Sanitation Ecosystem (NAMASTE) to incentivize mechanization in sanitation.

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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