15th Meeting of Empowered Task Force on Ganga Conservation

Union Minister of Jal Shakti, Shri C.R. Patil, chaired the 15th meeting of the Empowered Task Force (ETF) on Ganga conservation, emphasizing the government's commitment to a cleaner and sustainable Ganga. The meeting reviewed progress made by the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG), including the launch of 10 projects in Bihar, improvements in financial management, and new protocols for sewage discharge. Key initiatives like Riverathon 1.0 and ecological status books were also introduced to enhance scientific engagement and ecological understanding.

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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