Mission Vatsalya Enhances Child Protection and Anti-Trafficking Efforts

The Ministry of Women and Child Development is spearheading child protection initiatives through the Mission Vatsalya scheme which enhances the care and development of children in need across India. Focus is placed on institutional and non-institutional care, including education and vocational training. Furthermore, the scheme integrates child protection systems via the TrackChild and Khoya-Paya digital portals, supporting missing children cases. This is part of a broader strategy aligning with anti-trafficking measures under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, highlighting inter-agency collaboration and active public-awareness campaigns.

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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