India Spearheads Mission to Enhance Climate Monitoring

In response to the increasing threats posed by extreme weather events, India's Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) is modernizing its climate monitoring and weather forecasting systems through the central sector scheme Mission Mausam. This initiative, supported by a 2,000 crore budget, aims to improve high-resolution weather prediction capabilities and enhance the country’s readiness against climate change impacts. The use of advanced satellite and AI technologies, as well as new improved Doppler Weather Radars, form the core of these developments.

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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