21st Instalment of PM-KISAN Released for Flood-Affected Farmers

The Union Agriculture Minister announced the release of the 21st instalment of the PM-KISAN scheme, providing over ₹540 crore to more than 27 lakh farmers in Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, and Uttarakhand, who have been impacted by recent floods and landslides. This financial support aims to assist farmers in meeting immediate needs and restoring their livelihoods. The cumulative disbursement under PM-KISAN has now exceeded ₹13,626 crore since its launch in 2019.

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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