Launch of Swachh Shehar Jodi Initiative by MoHUA

The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has launched the Swachh Shehar Jodi (SSJ) initiative, a mentorship program pairing 72 mentor cities with around 200 mentee cities to enhance urban waste management practices. This initiative aims to foster knowledge sharing and best practices in sanitation, with nearly 300 cities signing MoUs to kickstart the program. The SSJ is part of the Swachh Bharat Mission and emphasizes collaborative action to improve urban sanitation outcomes across 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