Launch of ‘Watershed Mahotsav’ in Andhra Pradesh

The Union Ministry of Rural Development launched the ‘Watershed Mahotsav’ in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, emphasizing community-led water rejuvenation and sustainable rural transformation. Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced ₹380 crore for road construction and highlighted various initiatives aimed at empowering rural communities through water conservation and ecological restoration. The Vengalayapalem Tank Rejuvenation Project was inaugurated as a model for sustainable water management, integrating environmental restoration with local economic activity.

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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