The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has been actively promoting the export of its One District One Product (ODOP) and Geographical Indication (GI) products to new destinations. In an effort to diversify export sources, APEDA has expanded its reach to non-traditional areas and states. Currently, APEDA scheduled products are being exported…
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal spearheaded a significant push for waterways development, unveiling projects worth ₹308 crore for the North East region in Guwahati. The event, which took place simultaneously at Bogibeel in Dibrugarh, Badarpur in Karimganj, IWAI port in Dhubri, and Sonamura in Tripura, marked a milestone in the region’s infrastructure development. The inauguration ceremony…
The Government of India (GoI) has announced a landmark increase in the authorized capital of the Food Corporation of India (FCI) from Rs 10,000 Crore to Rs 21,000 Crore. This strategic decision underscores the government’s commitment to supporting farmers and strengthening India’s agrarian economy. As the pillar of India’s food security, FCI plays a crucial…
From humble beginnings with exports of USD 0.6 billion in FY 1987-88, the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has propelled India’s agricultural exports to a remarkable USD 26.7 billion in FY 2022-23. This exponential growth is highlighted by an expanded export basket to over 200 countries, reflecting a remarkable Compound Annual…
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, inaugurated eight National Highway projects totaling Rs 2,217 crore in Tanakpur, Uttarakhand. The ceremony, attended by Chief Minister Pushkar Dhami, Union Minister of State Ajay Bhatt, Ajay Tamta, MPs, MLAs, and officials, marked a significant step towards improving the state’s infrastructure. The projects include the widening…
The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, launched PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, a rooftop solar scheme, offering up to 300 units of free electricity per month to households. The project, with an investment exceeding Rs. 75,000 crores, seeks to illuminate 1 crore households. Ensuring the success to the scheme’s success, the Central Government will provide…
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved six projects of the Ministry of Railways, with a total estimated cost of approximately Rs. 12,343 crore. These projects, funded entirely by the Central Government, aim to enhance rail infrastructure, improve operational efficiency, and reduce congestion on key railway sections…
The recently held launch event of “Digital India FutureLABS Summit 2024” held at IIIT-Delhi witnessed the transfer of three indigenous technologies to twelve industries. This initiative is a step towards the Innovation, Science, and Technology theme of Vikshit Bharat @2047, part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision. These technologies included the following: Thermal Camera:The thermal…
Goa. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the India Energy Week 2024 in Goa (being held from 6 to 9 February), marking a significant milestone in India’s energy transition journey. This event, the largest and only comprehensive energy exhibition and conference in India, aims to catalyse the nation’s efforts towards sustainable energy development. The Prime Minister…
The Ministry of Coal has reported a significant surge in coal production during January 2024, reaching 99.73 million tonnes (MT). This marks a substantial increase from the 90.42 MT produced in the same month last year, representing a growth rate of 10.30%. Coal India Limited (CIL) contributed significantly to this achievement, with its production reaching…
