Union Minister Inaugurates EKTA Meghalaya & ITTC to Boost Textile Industry

On December 6, 2025, Union Minister of Textiles, Shri Giriraj Singh, inaugurated EKTA Meghalaya and the Integrated Textile Tourism Centre (ITTC) in Nongpoh, Meghalaya. This initiative aims to create a hub for textiles that includes crafts, culture, skill development, and promotion of Meghalaya’s unique textile tradition, particularly Eri Silk. The event also emphasized the importance of innovation, market linkages, and inter-state collaboration to bolster the state's textile industry.

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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