Launch of DRAVYA Portal for Ayush Substances

The Ministry of Ayush has launched the DRAVYA portal, an AI-ready online repository aimed at cataloguing 100 key medicinal substances. This initiative by the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) seeks to digitize and unify classical and modern research, enhancing access to authentic information on Ayush medicinal substances. The portal features QR code integration and aims to foster cross-disciplinary innovation and evidence-based validation in traditional medicine.

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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