Provision of Leave for Care of Elderly Parents

The Central Civil Services (Leave) Rules, 1972 allows Central Government employees to take various types of leave, including 30 days of Earned Leave, 20 days of Half Pay Leave, 8 days of Casual Leave, and 2 days of Restricted Holiday annually, which can be used for personal reasons such as caring for elderly parents. This information was provided by Dr. Jitendra Singh in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha on July 24, 2025.

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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