Model-based District-level Estimates for Uttar Pradesh

The National Statistics Office (NSO) has released a study on model-based district-level estimates of Monthly Per Capita Consumption Expenditure (MPCE) for Uttar Pradesh, based on the Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES) 2022-23. The study aims to provide reliable district-level statistics to support local planning and welfare schemes, utilizing statistical methods like Small Area Estimation (SAE) to fill data gaps. Key findings indicate the top districts for MPCE in both rural and urban areas, demonstrating the effectiveness of model-based estimation for targeted development.

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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