Ministry of Mines to Launch Sixth Tranche of Critical Minerals Auction

The Ministry of Mines, led by Union Minister Shri G. Kishan Reddy, will launch the Sixth Tranche of Auction for Critical and Strategic Minerals on September 16, 2025, in Hyderabad. This initiative aims to enhance the exploration of critical minerals like lithium, copper, and gold through auction-based Exploration Licences. The government has successfully auctioned 07 deep-seated mineral blocks under Tranche I and aims to continue this momentum with 04 Mineral Blocks for Mining Lease and 19 for Composite Licence in the upcoming tranche.

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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