Underutilization and Expenditure of PM E-DRIVE Scheme Funds 2024-2026

Since its initiation in 2024, the PM E-DRIVE Scheme has struggled with fund underutilization due to a phased implementation strategy and milestone-based disbursement mechanisms. Significant discrepancies exist between the allocated outlay and actual expenditure, notably no funds have yet been allocated for public charging stations.

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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