Tribal Affairs

Launch of Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA)

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The Union Minister for Tribal Affairs, Shri Jual Oram, announced the Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA) in Rajya Sabha, aimed at benefiting nearly 5 crore tribal people by addressing infrastructural gaps and improving access to healthcare, education, Anganwadi facilities, and livelihood opportunities. The initiative targets 63,843 tribal villages across 26 states and 4 Union Territories, with implementation scheduled from October 2, 2024, to March 31, 2029. The program includes 25 interventions by 17 ministries, with a robust monitoring mechanism established for real-time evaluation and progress assessment.

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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