Ministry of Finance Advises States to Align Bonus Policies for Crop Diversification

The Ministry of Finance has issued an advisory, in the form of a D.O. letter from the Department of Expenditure to the Chief Secretaries of States, urging alignment of state bonus policies for promoting pulses, oilseeds, and millets. This is part of a broader initiative to enhance India's nutritional security, self-reliance, and sustainable agriculture practices. The move aims to reduce the over-reliance on water-intensive crops like wheat and paddy and improve the country's strategic and economic stability in agricultural production.

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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