Sixth Regional Consultative Meeting on R&D in India

The Sixth Regional Consultative Meeting on 'Ease of Doing Research & Development (R&D)' was held on September 10-11, 2025, in Hyderabad. Key discussions focused on enhancing India's R&D ecosystem, emphasizing the need for stronger institutional frameworks, streamlined regulations, and effective industry linkages. Notable speakers included Prof. Ashutosh Sharma and Dr. N. Kalaiselvi, who highlighted the importance of translating research into practical applications. The meeting concluded with a call for embedding translation as a core principle in policy design to foster innovation and improve national self-reliance.

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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