Lok Sabha Speaker Highlights Enhanced Productivity and Governance at National Conference

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla emphasized the reduction of disruptions in the 18th Lok Sabha, leading to increased productivity and meaningful debates. He inaugurated the first National Conference of Chairpersons of Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) in Gurugram, urging ULBs to adopt structured procedures and engage citizens to strengthen grassroots democracy. He highlighted the importance of practices like Question Hour and Zero Hour for accountability and called for ULBs to focus on constructive discussions and effective governance. The conference aims to foster democratic deepening and institutional learning, with a vision for a developed India by 2047.

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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