High-Level Meeting on Delhi NCR Greening Initiated

Shri Bhupender Yadav, Union Minister for Environment, chaired a pivotal meeting to strategize a district-wise greening plan for the Delhi-NCR region. The initiative aims to enhance ecological security and air quality through a scientifically planned, technology-enabled approach involving both rural and urban areas. It emphasizes community engagement and resource convergence. An emphasis is placed on detailed district-level micro-plans over the next five years, addressing degraded forests, mitigating invasive species, and identifying opportunities for community involvement. Coordination with various government bodies and integration of resources across existing schemes form the strategy's backbone, with periodic assessments and follow-up meetings scheduled to ensure progress.

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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