National Panchayati Raj Day to be Celebrated Across India

The Ministry of Panchayati Raj is set to commemorate National Panchayati Raj Day on 24th April 2026, marking the 33rd anniversary of the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, which empowered Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) across India. The event at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi will feature a message from Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and presentations from PRIs representatives from Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Haryana. Nationally, Gram Sabha meetings will reaffirm grassroots democracy. Reports and books on rural heritage will also be unveiled.

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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