Ministry of Tourism Enhances Pilgrimage Sites Across India

The Ministry of Tourism in India, through the PRASHAD and Swadesh Darshan schemes, is working on various projects to upgrade infrastructure at major pilgrimage sites and temple corridors. In 2025, numerous projects were sanctioned to improve visitor experience and ensure sustainable tourism, with interventions like queue management, road widening, and waste management systems. The initiative aims to boost tourism, conserve local culture, generate employment, and strengthen local economies.

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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