Boost for Fishing Communities: Insurance Schemes by Ministry of Fisheries

The Department of Fisheries, under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, has launched comprehensive insurance schemes as part of the "Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana" (PMMSY) and "Pradhan Mantri Matsya Kisan Samridhi Sah-Yojana" (PM-MKSSY) to support fishing communities in India. Ensuring social security and promoting sustainable practices, these schemes aim to cover hundreds of thousands of fishers and encourage private investment in aquaculture insurance.

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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