India Embarks on Major Fisheries Development in Konkan Region

The Government of India has unveiled a plan to develop 500 reservoirs and Amrit Sarovars, including 34 in Maharashtra's Konkan region, as part of the Union Budget 2026-27. This initiative, aimed at boosting fisheries and aquaculture, features district-based fish value chains and the establishment of Fish Farmer Producer Organizations. Additionally, the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying is promoting startups and women-led groups to enhance income and development within the sector.

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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