Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking at the 21st India-ASEAN Summit on Thursday, declared the 21st century as the century of India and ASEAN nations. He emphasized that the deep friendship between India and ASEAN is crucial, especially at a time when various parts of the world are grappling with conflicts and tensions.
Propelled by higher agricultural production and robust employment growth from policy initiatives, spurring private consumption, the World Bank retained India's gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast for FY25 at 7%, as projected last month.
The proposed horticulture college in Katol, under the Dr Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth (PDKV), is set to revolutionise Vidarbha's agricultural sector, said Ashish Deshmukh, former MLA and BJP spokesperson. The Maharashtra Council of Agriculture Research has granted approval for the college, with the state cabinet expected to finalise the decision in the upcoming meeting.
The Trade Ministry announced on Thursday a change to the regulation for corn imports that would be implemented until the end of the year to ensure the supply-demand balance amid adverse climate conditions and regional and global developments, which it said affected the 2024 crop.
ssam - nestled in the northeastern part of India is home to lush greenery, rich traditional cuisine and a diverse culture that has sadly often gone overlooked. Recently however Assam has secured 8 GI tags (Geographical Indication Tag) on unique and distinct Bodo products, including 7 food items and one local fabric, which showcases the state's vast cultural wealth.
In India, the mango export sector has utilized radiation processing to adhere to international phytosanitary standards, enabling access to markets such as the USA.
India’s organic products exports, after dipping from a high of over $900 million in 2020-21, has started picking up this year with 30 per cent jump so far, said Apeda (Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority) Chairman Abhishek Dev.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday (October 10, 2024) announced a 10-point plan to strengthen India-ASEAN comprehensive partnership and asserted that ties with the regional grouping were critical to guiding Asia’s future.
