Central Government Provides Relief to Disaster-Affected Farmers in Jammu & Kashmir

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced the release of the 21st installment of the PM-KISAN scheme, transferring ₹171 crore to 8.55 lakh farmers in Jammu & Kashmir. The government has disbursed a total of ₹4,052 crore under this scheme. Additional support includes ₹85 crore for the reconstruction of 5,100 damaged houses and an increase in MGNREGA workdays from 100 to 150 for affected families. The government aims to assist farmers in recovering from recent floods and landslides.

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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