India's Blue Economy White Paper: A Roadmap to 2035

The Ministry of Earth Sciences has released a white paper titled "Transforming India’s Blue Economy: Investment, Innovation and Sustainable Growth," which aims to unlock India's marine resource potential through sustained investment, public-private partnerships, and targeted financial mechanisms. The paper outlines a roadmap to 2035, highlighting collaborative efforts across 25 ministries and showcasing models of economic growth and environmental sustainability, including community-led seaweed cultivation, smart port transformation in Kochi, shipbreaking in Alang, and sustainable tourism in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

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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