State and Central Efforts to Empower Panchayati Raj Institutions

The Ministry of Panchayati Raj is focusing on financial empowerment of Panchayati Raj Institutions through grants from Finance Commissions and digitization initiatives. Efforts such as the Atma Nirbhar Panchayat Special Award and digital platforms like eGramSwaraj and SAMARTH Panchayat portal are aimed at increasing self-reliance and transparency within local governance structures.

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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