Introduction of AwaasPlus App Under PMAY-G

The Ministry of Rural Development has launched the AwaasPlus 2024 mobile app under the Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) to assist rural households in constructing pucca houses. The app features assisted and self-survey options, Aadhar-based e-KYC authentication, and data capture capabilities. The initiative aims to provide an additional 2 crore houses from FY 2024-25 to 2028-29, utilizing AI and ML for fraud prevention and beneficiary verification. The AwaasSAKHI app has also been developed to streamline access to PMAY-G resources.

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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