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Transformative EPFO Reforms Enhance Registration and Coverage

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The Ministry of Labour and Employment has spearheaded a series of reforms in the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) aimed at simplifying registration and extending regional coverage. Key developments include common registration through the Shram Suvidha portal, auto-registration via the Ministry of Corporate Affairs' platform, and the implementation of the Employees' Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952 in Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. Innovations like self-generation of Universal Account Numbers (UANs) and UAN generation using Aadhaar Face Authentication Technology have increased contributor numbers significantly. Additionally, the introduction of Project EPFO 3.0, a digital transformation initiative, has revolutionized service delivery, boosting efficiency and member satisfaction.

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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