Government of India Announces Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar 2025

The Government of India has announced the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar 2025, the highest recognition for contributions in science and technology. The awards are given in four categories: Vigyan Ratna for lifetime achievements, Vigyan Shri for distinguished contributions, Vigyan Yuva for young scientists, and Vigyan Team for collaborative efforts. Nominations were accepted from October 4 to November 17, 2024, and the awards cover 13 scientific domains. The ceremony will be held at a later date to honor the awardees, including notable scientists and teams.

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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