MoSJE Launches Digital App for Waste Pickers on World Environment Day 2025

On World Environment Day 2025, the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (MoSJE) launched the Waste Picker Enumeration App under the NAMASTE Scheme, aiming to profile 2.5 lakh waste pickers. This initiative seeks to provide formal identity, social protection, and skill development for waste pickers, recognizing their vital role in India's circular economy and enhancing their working conditions. The event also introduced two knowledge products to support waste picker collectives.

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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