India Launches Largest-Ever Tribal Empowerment Campaign

The Ministry of Tribal Affairs has initiated the Dharti Aaba Janbhagidari Abhiyan (DAJA), the largest tribal outreach campaign in India's history, aiming to empower over 5.5 crore tribal citizens across 1 lakh villages in 31 states and UTs. The campaign has already reached 53 lakh tribal citizens through 22,000 camps, facilitating Aadhaar enrolments, Ayushman Bharat cards, and other welfare services. It emphasizes inclusive governance and honors tribal icon Bhagwan Birsa Munda, reflecting the government's commitment to tribal communities' development.

Source: Original Link

Read more

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