Ministry of Education Celebrates Winners of School Challenge 2025 on World No Tobacco Day

On the eve of World No Tobacco Day, the Ministry of Education's Department of School Education and Literacy (DoSEL) recognized the efforts of schools in fostering tobacco-free environments through the 'Towards a Tobacco-Free Generation: School Challenge 2025' initiative. Twelve schools were awarded for their efforts in this nationwide campaign involving over 17,000 schools. Additionally, the event marked the launch of a three-year action plan under the Nasha Mukt Bharat initiative, aiming to further reduce tobacco use among youth.

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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