New Textile Parks Under PM MITRA Scheme

The Indian government has announced the establishment of PM Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel (PM MITRA) Parks at seven locations across the country, with a total investment of Rs. 4,445 crore aimed at creating approximately 20 lakh jobs by 2027-28. The initiative is part of a broader strategy to enhance the textile sector, including the implementation of the Samarth scheme for skill development and the National Technical Textiles Mission to promote technical textiles.

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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