NITI Aayog Hosts Seminar on Women-Led Startups

NITI Aayog organized a National Seminar on 'Global Aspirations, Local Foundations: Scaling Women-Led Startups from Rural India' on September 24, 2025. The event focused on strategies to enhance women-led startups in rural areas, emphasizing the need for support systems, access to financing, and digital platforms. Key discussions included the role of the Directorate General of Foreign Trade in expanding export potential and the importance of collaboration among various government agencies to empower women entrepreneurs. The seminar highlighted the economic and social imperatives of promoting women in rural entrepreneurship.

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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