Meri Panchayat App Wins WSIS Champion Award 2025

The 'Meri Panchayat' mobile application has been awarded the WSIS Champion Award 2025 for its role in enhancing citizen-centric governance and bridging the knowledge divide. The app empowers over 25 lakh elected representatives and 950 million rural residents in India, providing access to real-time information on Panchayat budgets, civic services, and development plans. The award was presented at the WSIS+20 High-Level Event in Geneva, highlighting India's digital governance model.

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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