Ministry of Finance Hosts Chintan Shivir at Manesar

The Ministry of Finance's Office of Chief Adviser Cost, Department of Expenditure, organized a three-day Chintan Shivir from November 28-30, 2025, at Manesar, Haryana. Gathered were officers from the Chief Adviser Cost's office, Haryana state government representatives, and fiscal management experts. Discussions centered on developing international costing standards for municipal services and embracing AI/ML for better governance. Key recommendations included forming a nodal cell for international costing frameworks and ensuring strategic involvement of youthful officers in governance. Topics like forensic accounting and public data as developmental tools also featured prominently, paving the way for evolving fiscal governance practices.

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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