Discovery of Uranium in Sikar District to Boost Nuclear Energy Initiative

The Department of Atomic Energy announced a significant discovery of Uranium in the Sikar District of Rajasthan, with the Atomic Minerals Directorate of Exploration and Research (AMDER) leading the effort. Assigned under the Atomic Minerals Concession Rules, 2016, UCIL is designated as the mining lessee for the Rohil deposit. Dr. Jitendra Singh, a Union Minister, shared this development in a Lok Sabha session, indicating that action is underway to obtain necessary approvals to commence mining.

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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