NBA Allocates ₹39.84 Crore for Red Sanders Conservation in Andhra Pradesh

The National Biodiversity Authority has allocated ₹38.36 crore to the Andhra Pradesh Forest Department and ₹1.48 crore to the State Biodiversity Board for the protection and conservation of Red Sanders. This funding is part of India's Access and Benefit Sharing initiative, which has now exceeded ₹110 crore. The initiative aims to enhance biodiversity conservation efforts, empower local communities, and support sustainable management of Red Sanders, a species native to the Eastern Ghats.

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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