NITI Aayog Report on Pulses Growth Strategies

NITI Aayog has released a report detailing strategies to enhance India's pulses sector, crucial for food security and self-reliance. The report outlines a roadmap for increasing production and productivity, targeting a rise in domestic supply to 30.59 million tonnes by 2030 and 45.79 million tonnes by 2047. It emphasizes horizontal and vertical expansion through improved farming practices and technology, aiming to reduce import dependency and ensure nutritional security. The report also includes recommendations based on a survey of 885 farmers across major pulse-producing states.

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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