Ministry of Coal Reviews Captive and Commercial Coal Blocks

The Ministry of Coal held a review meeting to assess the status of 39 coal blocks in Madhya Pradesh, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Telangana, and Gujarat. The meeting, chaired by Ms. Rupinder Brar, focused on operational achievements, challenges, and strategies to enhance coal production. Currently, 13 coal blocks in Madhya Pradesh and 1 in Telangana are operational, producing a total of 34.80 million tonnes of coal in FY 2024-25. The Ministry aims to expedite the operationalization of remaining blocks to strengthen domestic supply and reduce import dependency.

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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