20th Central Monitoring Committee Meeting Reviews River Rejuvenation Progress

The 20th Meeting of the Central Monitoring Committee on river rejuvenation, chaired by Smt. Debashree Mukherjee, reviewed the progress of river rejuvenation efforts across 15 states. The meeting emphasized the ecological, social, and economic importance of river rejuvenation, highlighting successful initiatives in states like Sikkim, Assam, and Punjab. However, it also pointed out gaps in sewage treatment capacity and compliance issues. The committee called for collective responsibility among states to achieve a pollution-free river ecosystem.

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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