₹1 Lakh Crore RDI Fund to Boost Private Sector Research and Innovation

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh announced a ₹1 lakh crore Research, Development, and Innovation (RDI) Fund aimed at enhancing private sector research and innovation in India. The fund will support deep-tech and critical technologies, with a focus on startups from Tier-2 cities, many led by women. The initiative is part of the government's commitment to self-reliance in technology and aims to build indigenous data repositories. The conference highlighted the importance of collaboration between government and industry to achieve India's technological ambitions.

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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