MoS Shobha Karandlaje Inaugurates Labour & Employment Regional Conference in Vijayawada

Union Minister of State for Labour & Employment, Sushri Shobha Karandlaje, commenced a two-day Regional Conference in Vijayawada to discuss the implementation of the four newly consolidated Labour Codes among States and UTs. The conference, part of a series initiated by the Ministry, aimed at seamless execution of these reforms, fostering discussions on crucial issues related to Employees´ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC), Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), and Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana. The gathering highlighted cooperative federalism, process simplification, and the extension of social security to workers.

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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