CAQM Implements 9-Point Action Plan in NCR Due to Severe Air Quality

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has invoked a 9-point action plan under Stage-III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in the National Capital Region (NCR) due to a sharp deterioration in air quality, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching 425. The plan includes strict restrictions on construction activities, closure of stone crushers and mining operations, and limitations on vehicle usage to mitigate pollution. Citizens are urged to cooperate and adopt cleaner commuting practices.

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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