NITI Aayog Showcases Innovations at Regional Best Practices Seminar

NITI Aayog organized the Regional Best Practices Seminar (South) in Visakhapatnam on March 9th, 2026, highlighting successful district-led innovations under the Aspirational Districts Programme and Aspirational Blocks Programme. Senior officials from central and state governments participated, featuring technical sessions on education, skill development, health, and nutrition. Recognized initiatives included Alluri Sitarama Raju's NIRMAN initiative and Bidar's Anaemia Mukt initiative, emphasizing peer learning and development outcomes.

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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