Government Initiatives to Boost Energy Sector

The Indian government has launched several initiatives to enhance the energy sector, including the Hydrocarbon Exploration and Licensing Policy (HELP) and the Open Acreage Licensing Policy (OALP), which has awarded 172 exploration blocks. The National Green Hydrogen Mission aims to establish India as a global hub for green hydrogen production by 2030. Additionally, the government is promoting biofuels with a target of 20% ethanol blending in petrol by 2025-26 and has initiated the SATAT program to encourage compressed biogas production.

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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