National Media Delegation Visits NIV Pune

A 10-member National Media delegation, led by Dr. Manisha Verma, visited the National Institute of Virology (NIV) in Pune to learn about its virological research and response to viral outbreaks. Dr. Naveen Kumar, Director of NIV, highlighted the Institute's role in managing COVID-19 variants and the recent Guillain-Barré Syndrome outbreak. He announced the upcoming launch of indigenous vaccines for emerging viruses and the inauguration of 'NAKSHATRA,' India's first High Performance Computing cluster for virology research.

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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