PM Modi Launches PM-SETU and Vocational Skill Labs to Empower Youth

At the Kaushal Deekshant Samaroh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi honored 46 ITI toppers and launched the PM-SETU scheme, a ₹60,000 crore initiative to modernize 1,000 ITIs across India. The scheme aims to enhance skill development through a hub-and-spoke model and introduce new courses in collaboration with industry. Additionally, 1,200 Vocational Skill Labs were inaugurated in schools to provide hands-on training in high-demand sectors, promoting early career exploration for students. These initiatives are part of the government's commitment to transforming India into a skill-based economy by 2047.

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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