Launch of Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan to Transform Indian Agriculture

The Union Minister of Agriculture, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, launched the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan (VKSA-2025) at ICAR-CIFA in Bhubaneswar, aiming to reach over 1.5 crore farmers with advanced agricultural and fisheries technologies. The initiative aligns with Prime Minister Modi's vision for a self-reliant India and emphasizes the importance of fisheries in food security. The campaign includes the release of a novel fish vaccine and aims to engage farmers nationwide from May 29 to June 12, 2025.

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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