BharatGen AI Models Initiative

The BharatGen initiative is India's first government-supported project aimed at developing foundational AI models tailored for Indian languages and contexts. Currently covering 9 languages, it plans to expand to 15 by December 2025 and all 22 scheduled languages by June 2026. Applications are being piloted in agriculture, governance, and defense, with a focus on real-world deployment. The initiative is part of the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems and involves several leading Indian institutions.

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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