Procurement of Moong and Urad Approved Under Price Support Scheme

Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan has approved the procurement of Moong and Urad in Madhya Pradesh and Urad in Uttar Pradesh under the Price Support Scheme (PSS). During a virtual meeting with agriculture ministers from both states, he emphasized the importance of a transparent procurement process to benefit farmers directly, reduce middlemen's influence, and address storage irregularities. The government is committed to ensuring farmers receive the intended benefits despite the financial burden on the central government.

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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