Union Agriculture Minister's Visit to Vidisha: Empowering Farmers and Women

Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan visited Vidisha, Madhya Pradesh, addressing farmers and women at the Bilkisganj agricultural market. He emphasized the government's commitment to women's economic empowerment, announced the distribution of welfare benefits, and highlighted initiatives like the 'Ladli Behna Yojana' and 'Lakhpati Didi Abhiyan'. Chouhan also discussed housing under the PM Awas Yojana, crop insurance for farmers, and efforts to make Sehore district TB-free, ensuring no poor family is left without a pucca house and electricity.

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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