Ministry of Culture Strengthens Village Mapping Initiative

The Ministry of Culture, in partnership with the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, is focusing on the Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar project under the National Mission on Cultural Mapping and Roadmap to map approximately 6.38 lakh villages across India. Through this collaboration, data collection has been more effective and cost-efficient, leading to reduced government expenditure in the fiscal year 2025-26. This initiative targets extensive village mapping, with significant progress reported, particularly in West Bengal.

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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