4th Lavender Festival to Highlight 'Purple Revolution' Success in Jammu

The CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Jammu, will host the 4th Lavender Festival in Bhaderwah on June 6-7, 2026. The event, inaugurated by Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State, celebrates the achievements of the CSIR-Aroma Mission, which has empowered over 5,000 farmers and young entrepreneurs in Jammu and Kashmir through lavender cultivation. The festival aims to promote lavender-inspired entrepreneurship and rural economic transformation.

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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