Skill Development

Skill Upgradation Initiatives for Women in Rural Development

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The Ministry of Rural Development is implementing skill development schemes under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana - National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) to empower rural poor youth, particularly women. The DeenDayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY) focuses on providing employable skills to youth aged 15-35, with a significant emphasis on social inclusion. The Rural Self Employment Training Institutes (RSETI) offer training for self-employment and entrepreneurship. As of June 2025, 17.51 lakh candidates have been trained under DDU-GKY, with women comprising 51.7% of the total.

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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