Regional Power Conference Highlights India's Energy Transition

Union Minister Shri Manohar Lal chaired a Regional Power Conference in Chandigarh, emphasizing India's transition from a power-deficit to a power-sufficient nation, with peak power demand met at 250 GW in May 2024. The conference focused on enhancing power generation capacity, promoting renewable energy, and the installation of prepaid smart meters by 2025. The Minister urged states to improve governance in the power sector and ensure financial viability of distribution utilities, while also addressing cyber-security measures to enhance grid resilience.

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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