World Toilet Day 2025: A Call for Sustainable Sanitation

On World Toilet Day 2025, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) launched the advocacy drives 'Toilet Paas Hai' and 'Main Saaf Hi Achha Hoon' to promote responsible toilet use. The event coincided with the World Toilet Summit, which aimed to accelerate sustainable sanitation practices. The summit highlighted India's progress in sanitation, including the achievement of Open Defecation Free status and the launch of SBM-U 2.0, focusing on safe sanitation and comprehensive waste management. The initiative aims to enhance public toilet infrastructure and promote innovative solutions for urban sanitation challenges.

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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