Smart Cities Mission Achieves Significant Milestones According to NITI Aayog Report

NITI Aayog's recent evaluation report praises the Smart Cities Mission's alignment with national priorities and its substantial contributions to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Achieving a 93% project completion rate for 8,063 projects and a full completion of Integrated Command and Control Centres, the Mission has improved urban liveability and safety. Furthermore, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has shared ICCC Maturity Framework assessments with all 100 Smart Cities to enhance operational efficiency.

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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