Ministry of Finance Prepares Roadmap for Financial Inclusion 2.0

Shri M. Nagaraju, Secretary of the Department of Financial Services in the Ministry of Finance, led a pivotal meeting in New Delhi focusing on a strategic plan for Financial Inclusion 2.0. The event brought together senior officials from various government and financial institutions to discuss key objectives including universal banking access, digital payment enhancement, and comprehensive insurance and pension coverage for all citizens by 2047. The roadmap also aims to strengthen banking infrastructure in rural areas, provide credit access to vulnerable groups, and improve digital literacy to prevent financial fraud.

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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