Women-Led Development at the Forefront of India's Growth

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh highlighted the significant role of women in India's startup ecosystem, with around 76,000 women-led startups emerging, particularly from Tier 2 and Tier 3 towns. At the 'Viksit Bihar' conference, he emphasized the Modi government's commitment to women-led development as a core strategy for achieving a developed India by 2047. The event also saw the launch of the Jeevika E-Learning Management System App and the book 'Shashakt Mahila, Samriddh Bihar', celebrating women's contributions to progress in Bihar. Dr. Singh outlined four key pillars of women empowerment, including access to education, economic empowerment, workplace reforms, and legal sensitivity, asserting that women are now strategic leaders in various fields, including science and technology.

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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