Welfare of Unorganized Urban Workers

The Government of India is implementing various employment generation schemes to support unorganized urban workers. Key initiatives include the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan (PM-SYM) scheme, which offers a monthly pension of Rs. 3000 to eligible workers over 60 years old. Additionally, the National Career Service (NCS) portal provides comprehensive career services. The Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) framework, developed in 2021, measures poverty through various indicators, with the second edition released in 2023.

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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