Inauguration of National Virus Research & Diagnostic Laboratory Conclave 2025

Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Smt. Anupriya Patel, inaugurated the National Virus Research & Diagnostic Laboratory (VRDL) Conclave 2025, highlighting India's advancements in health research and diagnostics. The event emphasized the role of VRDLs in disease detection and response, the launch of a new IVD validation portal, and the establishment of new regional laboratories to enhance health infrastructure. The Minister also recognized the contributions of various laboratories in combating diseases like tuberculosis and sickle cell disease, and awarded top-performing VRDLs for their excellence in laboratory services.

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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