Dr Jitendra Singh Announces ₹2,000 Crore BIRAC-RDI Fund to Boost Biotech

Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh launched the first national call for the ₹2,000 crore BIRAC–RDI Fund under India's ₹1 lakh crore Research, Development, and Innovation (RDI) initiative to advance biotechnology. This strategic move aims to enhance India's position in global bioeconomy leadership by bridging the gap from research to industrial application. With a goal of achieving a $300 billion bioeconomy by 2030, the fund will aid in fostering biotech startups, boosting high-risk research, and driving industrial growth in sectors like biopharma, bio-industrial manufacturing, and bioenergy.

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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