Ministry of Panchayati Raj Launches Panchayat Advancement Index for Localizing SDGs

The Ministry of Panchayati Raj has introduced the Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI) and the Suposhit Gram Panchayat Abhiyaan to foster the Localization of Sustainable Development Goals (LSDGs) at the grassroots level. The PAI is a tool designed to measure the incremental performance of Gram Panchayats across nine themes derived from the 17 SDGs, thereby enabling the identification of top-performing Panchayats for further incentives under various themes such as health, nutrition, and infrastructure.

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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