India Enhances Intangible Cultural Heritage Preservation through Zonal Cultural Centres

The Ministry of Culture, Government of India, has set up seven Zonal Cultural Centres (ZCCs) aimed at preserving India's diverse folk arts and cultural heritage. These centres document and digitize vanishing art forms and conduct various cultural programmes to engage youth and foster cultural pride among the younger generations. Initiatives like the Guru Shishya Parampara Scheme help in transmitting cultural knowledge, while festivals and outreach activities help showcase India's cultural diversity and promote participation.

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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