Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan Awards 2025: Recognizing India's Clean Air Champions

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change held the Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan Awards & Wetland Cities Recognition Ceremony 2025, honoring 11 cities for their outstanding air quality achievements under the National Clean Air Programme. Indore, Jabalpur, Agra, and Surat were recognized for their significant contributions to clean air initiatives. The event highlighted the government's commitment to sustainable development, with over ₹1.55 lakh crore mobilized for clean air and green infrastructure across 130 cities. The awards also included international recognition for Indore and Udaipur as Wetland Cities under the Ramsar Convention.

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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