Ministry of Science & Technology Advances Biotech-KISAN Scheme

The Department of Biotechnology has been implementing the Biotech-KISAN scheme since 2017, aimed at bridging gaps between scientific labs and agricultural fields. With hubs across diverse agro-climatic zones, the program focuses on empowering farmers through biotechnology, directly impacting over one lakh farmers and improving crop yields by 15-37%. It also targets women empowerment with specialized fellowships and training. Moreover, the scheme transfers various biotechnological interventions, such as biofertilizers and mechanized processing clusters to farmers across all zones.

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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