Launch of National Marine Fisheries Census 2025

Union Minister George Kurian launched the National Marine Fisheries Census 2025, a 45-day nationwide initiative to enumerate 1.2 million fisher households across 4,000 villages in India. The census aims to register fishers on the National Fisheries Digital Platform (NFDP) to access government benefits. This marks a significant technological advancement in fisheries governance, utilizing mobile applications for real-time data collection and monitoring.

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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