Launch of NCVET-Approved Skill Courses on Tea Sommeliers and Tea Tasting

On International Tea Day, Commerce Secretary Shri Sunil Barthwal launched NCVET-approved skill courses on Tea Sommeliers and Tea Tasting, aimed at skilling youth and promoting tea literacy. The courses, developed by the Tea Board India with assistance from the Agriculture Skill Council of India, include 'Essentials of Tea Sommeliers' and 'Fundamentals of Tea Tasting'. These initiatives are designed to enhance India's tea value chain and align with the National Education Policy 2020.

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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