Ministry of Tribal Affairs Enhances Educational Opportunities for Scheduled Tribe Students

The Ministry of Tribal Affairs is actively implementing the Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) Scheme, aiming to provide quality education to Scheduled Tribe students within their sociocultural context. Recent initiatives include specialized coaching for IIT-JEE and NEET, creation of Centers of Excellence for offline training, and the ENABLE program for online coaching. This has resulted in significant success in competitive exams among EMRS students for the academic year 2024-25. Budget allocations for these initiatives have also been substantial over the past three years.

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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