Strengthening India's Export Growth: Centre-State Collaboration

Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, emphasized the importance of a strong partnership between the Central and State governments to boost India's export growth during the Fourth Board of Trade meeting. He announced targeted support for landlocked states under the Export Promotion Mission and stressed the need for high-quality standards and best-practice sharing to enhance India's export reputation. The meeting highlighted the progress of initiatives like the Trade Connect ePlatform and the Jan Sunwai video-conferencing module, which aim to improve trade facilitation and resolve grievances efficiently. Goyal reiterated the focus on market diversification, logistics reforms, and MSME empowerment as key strategies for enhancing India's competitiveness in global trade.

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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