Ministry of Mines Advances India’s Critical Mineral Mission

Union Minister of Coal and Mines, Shri G. Kishan Reddy, chaired a seminar in Hyderabad focusing on India's National Critical Mineral Mission. The seminar aimed to promote mineral self-reliance, attract investment, and enhance technological capabilities in the sector. Key discussions included strengthening research and development through Centres of Excellence, advancing indigenous technologies, and launching a new auction for critical mineral blocks across 13 states. The event emphasized public-private partnerships and a whole-of-government approach to ensure sustainable growth in the mineral sector.

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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