Third Regional Consultative Meeting on R&D at IIT Jammu

The Third Regional Consultative Meeting on 'Ease of Doing Research & Development (R&D)' was held at IIT Jammu on July 14-15, 2025, organized by NITI Aayog. The meeting aimed to address bottlenecks in India's R&D ecosystem, featuring discussions on governance reform, translational research, and institutional collaboration. Key speakers included Dr. Jitendra Singh and Dr. V. K. Saraswat, who emphasized the need for reducing bureaucratic hurdles and enhancing support for researchers. The outcomes will inform a national reform strategy to strengthen India's scientific leadership and innovation capabilities.

Source: Original Link

Read more

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