Ministry of Tourism Promotes MICE Destinations in India

The Ministry of Tourism has identified MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) as a key segment of tourism in India. It has developed a National Strategy and Roadmap to enhance the MICE industry, providing financial assistance to state governments for infrastructure development. Various projects for convention centers across different states have been sanctioned to promote MICE tourism, as highlighted by Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat in a Lok Sabha reply.

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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