Parliamentary Committee Advocates Increased Funding for Women's and Children's Programmes in India

The 377th report of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, Women, Children, Youth, and Sports evaluates the 2026-27 budget needs of the Ministry of Women and Child Development. Key recommendations include boosting financial support for the National Commission for Women and addressing delays in funding flagship schemes. The Committee emphasized the significance of enhancing support for Anganwadi and nutrition programmes as well as improving operational efficiency of One Stop Centres.

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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