Status of Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme for Girl Students

The Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme (PMSS) awards 5,500 scholarships annually (2,750 each for boys and girls) to the wards and widows of Ex-Servicemen. Over the past five years, the number of girl students receiving scholarships has varied, with a total of 8,350 awarded in 2024-25. The scheme has seen revisions in the number and amount of scholarships to accommodate rising education costs and increased applications.

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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