India's New Bio-driven Tech Revolution Backed by ₹1 Lakh Crore Fund

Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State for Science & Technology, announced a ₹1 lakh crore Research, Development, and Innovation (RDI) Fund aimed at powering India's future as a leader in bio-driven technologies. The fund is designed to foster partnerships between government, industry, and investors, boosting India's deep-tech capabilities and startup ecosystem. The Minister highlighted India's strategic move from a late adopter to a pioneer in biotechnology and strategic tech reforms, emphasizing India's readiness to lead a new era of deep-tech innovation, particularly in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities.

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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