Ministry of Jal Shakti: Advancements in Water Management Initiatives

The Ministry of Jal Shakti outlines the milestones achieved under various water management initiatives since the launch of the Jal Jeevan Mission in 2019. A key component, the Jal Seva Aankalan framework was launched in December 2025 to enhance water supply reliability through technological integration involving multi-layered data verification and real-time monitoring. Additionally, efforts like the Jal Shakti Abhiyan and its Catch the Rain campaign underscore nationwide water conservation and management efforts, complemented by the detailed aquifer mapping under NAQUIM and subsequent village-level studies in NAQUIM 2.0.

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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