KVIC Disburses Rs 300 Crore Subsidy to Boost Self-Employment

The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has disbursed a margin money subsidy of Rs 300 crore to 8794 beneficiaries under the Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP). This initiative aims to promote self-reliance and entrepreneurship across India, with significant participation from all six zones of the country. The PMEGP has established over 10 lakh micro enterprises, providing direct and indirect employment to over 90 lakh people since its inception.

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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