Progress of PMAY-G Housing Scheme

The Ministry of Rural Development is implementing the Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) to provide financial assistance for the construction of pucca houses in rural areas. As of July 24, 2025, a cumulative target of 4.12 crore houses has been allocated, with 3.84 crore beneficiaries sanctioned and 2.81 crore houses completed. The scheme aims to assist 4.95 crore rural households by March 2029, with an additional 2 crore houses planned for the period 2024-2029.

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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