Environment Minister Reviews Air Quality Plans for Delhi-NCR

Union Environment Minister, Shri Bhupender Yadav, led a high-level review meeting focusing on air pollution in Delhi-NCR, instructing NCR State authorities to expedite the implementation of action plans. The meeting addressed areas such as road development, waste management, industrial emissions, traffic management, public transport transition to electric vehicles, and urban greening. Stakeholders are urged to prepare detailed annual plans and ensure time-bound execution targets. Stringent actions are to be enforced for non-compliance with emission standards, and further initiatives are to be planned involving various government departments to improve air quality.

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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