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Agriculture Minister Addresses Admission Concerns for Students

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Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan has announced that 20% of undergraduate seats in agricultural universities will now be filled through an all-India competitive examination by ICAR. This change aims to standardize eligibility criteria across the country, allowing students with specific subject combinations to apply. The reforms, effective from the 2025-26 academic year, are expected to benefit nearly 3,000 students and simplify the admission process in B.Sc. Agriculture programs.

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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