ANRF Hosts First Meet & Greet Webinar for PMECRG Awardees

The Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) held its inaugural Meet & Greet webinar for the Prime Minister Early Career Research Grant (PMECRG) awardees on August 26, 2025, with over 560 participants. CEO Dr. Shivkumar Kalyanaraman emphasized the foundation's vision to enhance India's research and innovation landscape, encouraging awardees to utilize digital platforms and social media for broader research dissemination. Prof. Ponnurangam Kumaraguru introduced SARAL, a tool for converting research papers into videos, aimed at fostering public engagement and collaboration. The webinar aimed to connect awardees and promote ease of doing science through future sessions.

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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