Union Minister Giriraj Singh Visits NITRA and Launches Manikin Flame Test System

Union Textiles Minister Shri Giriraj Singh visited the Northern Indian Textile Research Association (NITRA) in Ghaziabad, where he inspected the cultivation of Milkweed and dedicated India's first Manikin Flame Test System. The Minister highlighted the potential of Milkweed in revolutionizing the textile sector and emphasized the importance of protective clothing in various industries. He urged industries to develop more Milkweed-based products and utilize the new testing facility to enhance worker safety.

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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