Strengthening Healthcare in Tribal and OBC/SC Areas

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has implemented a three-tier primary healthcare system to enhance healthcare services in rural areas dominated by tribal and OBC/SC populations. Key initiatives include relaxed population norms for health centers, operational Mobile Medical Units (MMUs), and various incentives for health specialists to serve in remote areas. The National Health Mission (NHM) focuses on improving maternal and child health outcomes through targeted programs for vulnerable communities.

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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