Scholarships for Tribal Empowerment

The Ministry of Tribal Affairs is implementing various scholarship schemes to enhance education among Scheduled Tribe (ST) students. These include Pre-Matric and Post-Matric Scholarships, National Fellowship, National Scholarship for Higher Education, and National Overseas Scholarship. For FY 2024-25, Rs. 163.69 Crore has been allocated for Pre-Matric and Rs. 2598.34 Crore for Post-Matric scholarships.

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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