Amit Shah Chairs 'Manthan Baithak' to Strengthen Cooperative Sector

Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a 'Manthan Baithak' with Cooperation Ministers from all States and UTs in New Delhi, marking the International Year of Cooperatives 2025. The meeting aimed to strengthen the cooperative sector, with goals to establish cooperatives in every village within five years, promote natural farming, and enhance transparency in cooperative activities. Key initiatives discussed included the National Cooperative Database, the establishment of cooperative training institutes, and the upcoming National Cooperative Policy.

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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