Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav Chairs NBWL Meeting Focused on Wildlife Conservation

Union Environment Minister Shri Bhupender Yadav presided over the 89th meeting of the Standing Committee of the National Board for Wildlife (SC-NBWL) in Bhopal. The committee reviewed and deliberated on 58 new proposals concerning wildlife conservation and development around Protected Areas, in accordance with the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. Key topics included the ecological significance of environmental flows in the Chambal River and strategies for human-leopard conflict management. The meeting underscored the necessity of scientific support and institutional collaboration for effective policy implementation.

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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