Government Initiatives for Traditional Knowledge and Innovations in Bihar

The Government of India is promoting traditional knowledge, rural technologies, and local innovations in Bihar through various initiatives. The Science and Heritage Research Initiative (SHRI) Cell is utilizing modern technology to preserve traditional knowledge, including a project for the digital restoration of the Nalanda UNESCO World Heritage site. The Science for Equity, Empowerment and Development (SEED) Division supports rural technologies for sustainable livelihoods, while the National Innovation Foundation (NIF) has identified and promoted numerous innovations across Bihar, resulting in patents and commercialization of local ideas.

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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