Union Minister Discusses Agricultural Support for Uttarakhand

Union Minister for Agriculture, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, met with Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami to discuss agricultural and rural development needs. The Central Government will provide support under various schemes, including funds for crop protection, promotion of traditional millet crops, and establishment of Centres of Excellence for superfoods. The meeting emphasized the importance of high-density apple orchards, kiwi, and dragon fruit cultivation, along with rural development initiatives like the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana and MGNREGA.

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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