Setting Sail: India's Shipbuilding Revival

India has unveiled a ₹69,725 crore shipbuilding and maritime reform initiative aimed at revitalizing its shipbuilding sector. Key components include the Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Scheme, Maritime Development Fund, and Shipbuilding Development Scheme, all designed to enhance domestic manufacturing, create jobs, and strengthen the maritime economy. The initiative also emphasizes sustainability and aims to position India among the top five global shipbuilding nations by 2047, aligning with the broader vision of an Atmanirbhar Bharat.

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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