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Central Government's New Rules for Stray Dog Management

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The Central Government has introduced the Animal Birth Control (ABC) Rules, 2023, to manage the stray dog population in collaboration with local bodies and animal welfare organizations. The rules emphasize sterilization and vaccination programs, aligning with international standards. Financial assistance and infrastructure support are provided to facilitate these initiatives, aiming to cover at least 70% of stray dogs. The Ministry of Health is also working on rabies elimination through the National Action Plan for Dog-Mediated Rabies Elimination.

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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