Skill Training Under PM-DAKSH Scheme

The PM-DAKSH Scheme has successfully trained 1,87,305 individuals, with 39% (73,102) securing employment or self-employment. The scheme is monitored by three corporations, ensuring quality training and compliance with guidelines. Training institutes must achieve a 70% employment rate for candidates, or face financial penalties. The initiative also provides loans and support for entrepreneurship among eligible youth.

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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