ISRO and DBT Convene Joint Working Group Meeting on BioE3 Policy

The first ISRO-DBT Joint Working Group (JWG) meeting was held on May 28, 2025, focusing on collaboration in space biotechnology and biomanufacturing. This meeting follows a Memorandum of Understanding signed in October 2024 and aims to advance initiatives under the BioE3 policy, which promotes biotechnology for economic, environmental, and employment benefits. The JWG discussed opportunities and challenges in space biomanufacturing, including potential experiments by institutions like ICGEB and BRIC-inStem.

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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