Over 5 Lakh Loan Applications Sanctioned under PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana

The PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana has sanctioned over 5.79 lakh loan applications totaling ₹10,907 crore, aimed at promoting clean solar energy for households. Enhancements to the scheme include the inclusion of co-applicants and the removal of capacity-based caps to broaden eligibility. The loans are processed digitally through the JanSamarth Portal, offering collateral-free loans with competitive interest rates and a 6-month moratorium period.

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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