National Workshop on Alternate Data Sources for Policy Making

The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) organized a two-day National Workshop on 'Using Alternate Data Sources and Frontier Technologies for Policy Making' in New Delhi, attended by over 450 participants. Key speakers emphasized the importance of blending traditional and alternative data sources for effective policy making, highlighting the need for a hybrid data ecosystem and collaboration among various stakeholders. The workshop featured technical sessions on AI, mobile phone data, geo-spatial data, and scanner data, discussing their applications in enhancing official statistics and policy frameworks.

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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