Promotion of Green and Eco-Tourism by Ministry of Tourism

The Ministry of Tourism in India is actively promoting Ecotourism and Sustainable Tourism through various initiatives, including the formulation of National Strategies and the Travel for LiFE programme. Financial assistance is provided to state governments for tourism infrastructure development, and Eco Circuit has been identified as a thematic circuit under the Swadesh Darshan Scheme. Tourist police have been deployed in several states to enhance safety and support for tourists.

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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