Ministry of Textiles Celebrates World Cotton Day 2025

The Ministry of Textiles celebrated World Cotton Day 2025 in New Delhi, emphasizing the importance of cotton in Indian agriculture and the government's commitment to achieving a USD 350 billion textile sector by 2030, including USD 100 billion in exports. Union Minister Shri Giriraj Singh highlighted the need for carbon neutrality and sustainable practices in cotton production. The event featured discussions on technology-led transformation, the Kasturi Cotton initiative, and the signing of several Memorandum of Understandings to promote Indian cotton brands.

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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