DGCA Approves Chardham Yatra Helicopter Services with Enhanced Safety Measures

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has approved the recommencement of helicopter operations for the Chardham Yatra 2025, effective from September 15/16, 2025, after the monsoon break. Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu and Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami coordinated closely to implement enhanced safety measures following recent helicopter accidents. Key initiatives include strengthened pilot training, airworthiness inspections, operational safety measures, and passenger safety briefings. The DGCA aims to ensure safe and efficient transport for pilgrims to the high-altitude shrines in Uttarakhand.

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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