Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and CM Suvendu Adhikari Discuss ₹19,209 Crore Maritime Investment for West Bengal

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal met with West Bengal's Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari to advance a ₹19,209 crore investment agenda aimed at transforming the state into a significant maritime hub. This grand plan, part of the Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047, focuses on infrastructure development including ports, waterways, and logistics, potentially creating over 62,500 jobs by 2031. The comprehensive initiative highlights projects like Balagarh Multimodal Logistics Hub and enhancements at Kolkata and Haldia docks, fostering economic growth and positioning West Bengal as a key player in maritime commerce in Eastern India.

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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