Vision 2030 for Textile Industry: Mission for Cotton Productivity

The Ministry of Textiles has announced a five-year 'Mission for Cotton Productivity' aimed at enhancing cotton productivity and quality in line with Vision 2030. The mission focuses on strategic interventions, including research and development of climate-smart, pest-resistant, and high-yielding cotton varieties. A special project has been initiated to demonstrate best practices in major cotton-growing states, with a total outlay of Rs. 6,032.35 lakhs. The mission aims to boost farmers' incomes and enhance India's textile sector's global competitiveness.

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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