Union Minister Reviews Comprehensive Greening Strategy for Delhi NCR

Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav held a high-level review meeting to discuss a detailed district-wise greening strategy for Delhi-NCR, focusing on ecological security and air quality improvement. The meeting emphasized scientifically planned, community-engaging, and technology-enabled approaches to enhance green cover through a five-year action plan. It included mapping plantation areas and leveraging resources from multiple agencies for effective implementation. The strategy aims for sustained ecological and air quality benefits, with detailed district plans to involve community participation and focus on restoring degraded lands.

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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