National Symposium Charts Future for AYUSH Medicinal Plants Sector

A 'Chintan Shivir on Medicinal Plants' was conducted by the National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB) in New Delhi, gathering experts from government, industry, academia, and state authorities to discuss policy and innovation in the medicinal plants sector. The event focused on themes like cultivation, certification, and best practices, highlighting the importance of traceability and market access. The forum celebrated 25 years of NMPB efforts to enhance the sector and explored strategies for sustainable growth, including organic certification and insurance facilitation for farmers.

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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