India's Initiative to Enhance Groundwater Levels

The Ministry of Jal Shakti has launched several initiatives to enhance groundwater levels in India. The Jal Shakti Abhiyan, a flagship campaign, focuses on over-exploited and critical districts by coordinating water conservation and recharge efforts. Community-driven programs like Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari aim to promote rainwater harvesting as a mass movement. Efforts such as the Atal Bhujal Yojana and the AMRUT 2.0 schemes are improving groundwater sustainability and urban water management. The Central Ground Water Board's mapping and infrastructure projects are contributing to groundwater improvement across the country. These efforts have resulted in a significant rise in groundwater recharge levels and a decrease in over-exploited areas.

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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