Kaushal Manthan Conference: A Unified Approach to Skill Development

The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship held the Kaushal Manthan conference in Chandigarh, focusing on collaboration between the Centre, States, and Union Territories to enhance skills and entrepreneurship. The conference introduced a ₹60,000 crore scheme for upgrading ITIs and discussed various initiatives aimed at aligning skilling programs with industry needs. Minister Jayant Chaudhary emphasized the importance of coordination and convergence in achieving India's goal of becoming the skill capital of the world, urging all stakeholders to work together for effective implementation of skilling initiatives.

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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