RBI Introduces New Measures for Cooperative Banks

The Reserve Bank of India, collaborating with the Government of India, is implementing new initiatives to enhance the financial robustness, governance, and digital integration of cooperative banks. Key measures include reclassification of loans to the National Cooperative Development Corporation as priority sector lending, increased housing loan limits, and reduced licensing fees. Additionally, the Shared Services Entity, Sahakar Sarthi, has been launched to aid Rural Cooperative Banks with technological solutions.

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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