Union Government Allocates ₹680 Crores to Strengthen PRIs in West Bengal

The Government of India has released ₹680.71 crores as the first instalment of Untied Grants under the Fifteenth Finance Commission for Rural Local Bodies in West Bengal for the financial year 2025-26. This funding supports 3,224 Gram Panchayats, 335 Block Panchayats, and 21 Zilla Parishads, emphasizing the government's commitment to enhancing grassroots governance and service delivery. A total of ₹4,181.23 crores has been allocated to West Bengal over the last two financial years, including both Untied and Tied Grants for various development initiatives.

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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