8th National Level Steering Committee Meeting of Atal Bhujal Yojana

The 8th National Level Steering Committee meeting for the Atal Bhujal Yojana was held in New Delhi, chaired by Ms. Debashree Mukherjee. The meeting focused on enhancing community engagement in groundwater management, addressing climate change impacts, and scaling successful initiatives. Key discussions included mandatory water budgeting in Gram Panchayats, sharing knowledge from the scheme, and ensuring long-term sustainability of infrastructure. The meeting also featured presentations on pilot projects and an impact assessment highlighting positive outcomes such as increased community awareness and women's participation.

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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