PM Modi Releases 21st Installment of PM-Kisan in Chhattisgarh

Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the 21st installment of the PM-Kisan scheme from Coimbatore, transferring ₹500 crore to 25 lakh farmers in Chhattisgarh. Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan inaugurated rural road projects worth ₹2,225 crore, enhancing infrastructure and connectivity for nearly 780 villages. The event also marked the expansion of the Krishak Unnati Yojana to include pulses, oilseeds, and maize, alongside efforts to combat Naxalism and boost agricultural development in the state.

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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