Amit Shah Addresses National Seminar for International Cooperative Year 2025

Union Home Minister Amit Shah emphasized the importance of cooperatives in India during a seminar in Mumbai, marking the International Cooperative Year 2025. He highlighted the Ministry of Cooperation's initiatives to empower farmers, including new products from NAFED, a cooperative taxi service, and the establishment of a fully owned insurance company. Shah noted the need for expanding the cooperative movement across India, particularly in underdeveloped regions, and announced plans for new Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) and national cooperatives to support farmers' livelihoods and employment.

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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