Launch of Skill Training and Women Entrepreneurship Project in Kottayam

Union Minister of State for Minority Affairs, Shri George Kurian, will launch a skill training and women entrepreneurship development project under the PM VIKAS scheme at IIIT, Kottayam on July 17, 2025. The initiative aims to train 450 candidates from minority communities in Kerala, including 150 youth in IoT and 300 women in leadership and entrepreneurship. Participants will receive stipends and be connected to employment opportunities, supporting socio-economic development for minority communities.

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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