11th National Handloom Day Celebrated with Awards and Innovations

Union Minister of Textiles, Shri Giriraj Singh, inaugurated the 11th National Handloom Day in New Delhi, honoring 24 master weavers with prestigious awards. The event emphasized the textile sector's role as the second-largest employment generator in India and called for collaboration between designers and weavers to create contemporary products appealing to youth. The celebration included exhibitions, a fashion show, and discussions on promoting entrepreneurship and protecting indigenous designs through 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