Ministry of Railways Approves ₹426 Crore Railway Line Expansion

The Ministry of Railways has sanctioned a fourth railway line between Baikunth and Urkura under the South East Central Railway at a cost of ₹426.01 crore. This project, part of the Mumbai-Howrah high-density corridor, aims to ease congestion and enhance train punctuality for both passenger and freight services. The expansion will facilitate an additional 14.25 million tonnes of freight annually, supporting key industrial sectors and contributing an estimated ₹61.70 crore in annual earnings.

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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