Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2025 Introduced in Lok Sabha

The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2025 was introduced in the Lok Sabha by Union Minister Piyush Goyal, expanding the reform agenda for Ease of Doing Business. The bill proposes to decriminalise 288 provisions across 16 Acts, replacing imprisonment clauses for minor offences with monetary penalties or warnings. It also includes provisions for advisory warnings for first-time contraventions and rationalises penalties for repeat offences. This bill builds on the success of the 2023 Act and aims to enhance regulatory reforms in India.

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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