Conservation Initiatives for India's Protected Monuments and Heritage Sites

The Ministry of Culture highlights ongoing efforts by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to preserve and maintain 3686 centrally protected monuments across India, with adequate funding and resources allocated for the conservation of these sites. The Union Minister for Culture and Tourism, Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, confirmed that all protected monuments, including those in Maharashtra and West Bengal, are in good condition, with no conservation work pending due to financial or administrative issues.

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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