PM-SETU Scheme to Upgrade ITIs: Boosting Skill Development and Employment

The Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs (PM-SETU) scheme aims to enhance 1,000 Government Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) using an industrial model. By upgrading courses and introducing new ones, the initiative seeks to expand training capabilities through industry-led Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) formed under state government guidance. Punjab is set to pioneer the pilot phase with its ITI cluster improvement, focusing particularly on ITI Hoshiarpur as the hub.

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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