MoD Signs MoU with QCI to Enhance Veteran Welfare Services

The Ministry of Defence's Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare (DESW) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Quality Council of India (QCI) on August 26, 2025, to improve pension, healthcare, resettlement, and welfare services for over 63 lakh veterans and their dependents. The MoU aims to enhance digital evaluations, impact assessments, and policy recommendations, while also facilitating data access and coordination with various stakeholders. The initiative focuses on strengthening healthcare delivery and expanding re-employment opportunities for veterans.

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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