Finance Minister Reviews Karnataka Grameena Bank Performance

Union Minister for Finance, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, conducted a review meeting of Karnataka Grameena Bank in Ballari, emphasizing the need for increased agriculture credit disbursement and the upgrading of services to meet the demands of Farmer Producer Organisations. The meeting highlighted the importance of rural banks in supporting MSMEs and adapting to emerging economic opportunities, particularly in the context of GST rationalization and the shift of services to smaller cities.

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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