Expansion Plans for Electric Vehicle Charging in India

The Ministry of Heavy Industries has outlined the status and expansion plans of Electric Vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in India. Despite setting up EV charging as an unlicensed activity open to private entrepreneurs, the Ministry has yet to establish specific roadmaps or targets for expansion in the next three years. The FAME-II Scheme has sanctioned significant funds, with notable amounts released and utilized, and an additional allocation under the PM E-DRIVE Scheme awaits fund release for nationwide deployment. Detailed numbers of EV charging stations installed across states are maintained, though Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities' data is not centrally collated.

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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