Expansion of Namrup Fertilizer Plant to Boost Production and Employment

Union Minister Shri Sarbananda Sonowal announced a significant investment of over ₹10,000 crore for the expansion of the Namrup Fertilizer Plant in Assam. The new brownfield Ammonia-Urea complex aims to produce 12.5 lakh metric tonnes of fertilizer annually, enhancing agricultural productivity and creating employment opportunities in the Northeast. The project will also facilitate exports to neighboring countries and fulfill local fertilizer needs, marking a major step in regional development.

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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