Ministry of Coal to Launch 14th Round of Commercial Coal Mine Auctions

The Ministry of Coal is set to launch the 14th Round of Commercial Coal Mine Auctions on October 29, 2025, in New Delhi, with Union Minister Shri G. Kishan Reddy as the Chief Guest. This initiative aims to enhance transparency, competition, and self-reliance in India's coal sector, following the successful auction process initiated in 2020. The upcoming auction will introduce provisions for Underground Coal Gasification (UCG) and will also launch two digital platforms, CLAMP and Koyla Shakti, to streamline operations and improve efficiency in the coal industry.

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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