MeitY Launches Startup Challenge for Blockchain and Web3 Solutions

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has launched a Startup Challenge to develop citizen-centric innovative solutions using Blockchain and Web3. The initiative aims to promote the creation of government use cases leveraging permissioned Blockchain technology. The challenge comprises four stages, offering financial incentives and support for startups as they progress from ideation to pilot deployment. This endeavor highlights projects like Judiciary Chain and Aushada system, which exploit Blockchain for judicial and pharmaceutical processes.

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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