Union Agriculture Minister Reviews Development Initiatives in Jammu & Kashmir

Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan conducted a review meeting with Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Shri Omar Abdullah, emphasizing the importance of a developed Jammu & Kashmir for India's vision of a 'Viksit Bharat'. Key initiatives include the establishment of a ₹150-crore Clean Plant Center in Srinagar, support for farmers under the PM-KISAN scheme, and the creation of quality control labs. The government aims to enhance agricultural productivity, improve rural infrastructure, and empower women through various schemes.

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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