Government Initiatives for Cold Storage Facilities in Agriculture

The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare is implementing various schemes to provide financial assistance for establishing cold storage facilities for perishable horticultural produce across India. Key initiatives include the Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH), which offers subsidies for cold storage construction, and the Capital Investment Subsidy scheme by the National Horticulture Board. Additionally, the Ministry of Food Processing Industries supports integrated cold chain projects to reduce post-harvest losses. The government also promotes organic farming through the Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY) and Mission Organic Value Chain Development for North Eastern Region (MOVCDNER).

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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