Women Leading India's Economic Transformation

The Ministry of Labour & Employment highlights a significant increase in women's workforce participation in India, with the employment rate nearly doubling from 2017-18 to 2023-24. The female unemployment rate has dropped from 5.6% to 3.2%, and rural female employment has surged by 96%. Government initiatives, including gender budgets and support for female entrepreneurship, have contributed to this transformation, with 1.56 crore women joining the formal workforce and a notable rise in women-led MSMEs. The focus is on empowering women as key drivers of economic growth towards a developed India by 2047.

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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