05 Jul, 2024 News Image 'Make in India' initiative can add to engines of global growth: PM Modi at SCO Summit.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the 'Make in India' initiative can add to engines of global growth and help democratise the global economy, and highlighted the importance of creating multiple, reliable and resilient supply chains. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, who is in Astana to attend the SCO Summit, delivered Modi's remarks at the extended format meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Heads of State here in the Kazakh capital.
 

 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
05 Jul, 2024 News Image Chabahar Port: Southeast Asia s gateway to Central Asia.
Astana, Kazakhstan: Singapore is keen on establishing a trade route with resource-rich Eurasia through the Chabahar port, whose management contract has been awarded to India for 10 years, ET has learnt.
 

 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
05 Jul, 2024 News Image Bengaluru airport tops in perishable exports from India for fourth year.
The Kempegowda International Airport here said on Thursday it continues to serve as the number one airport in India for exporting perishables for the fourth consecutive year. The airport recorded a total perishable cargo tonnage of 63,188 metric tons in 2023-24, an 18 per cent growth compared to the previous financial year, according to the Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL), which owns and operates it.
 

 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
05 Jul, 2024 News Image Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare and Rural Development will provide all possible assistance to the state for the development of agriculture and rural areas Shri Shivraj Singh Chauhan

Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh Shri N. Chandrababu Naidu today called on the Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare and Rural Development Shri Shivraj Singh Chauhan at Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi. On this occasion, Union Minister for Civil Aviation, Shri Ram Mohan Naidu  and Minister of State for Rural Development and Communications, Dr. Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani were also present. During the meeting productive discussion on the topics of agriculture, farmers' welfare, and rural development in Andhra Pradesh was held.


 Source:  pib.gov.in
04 Jul, 2024 News Image Put off health stamp for milk, pork, fish imports: US to India.
The US has asked India to delay by six months the requirement of a health certificate accompanied with imported food consignment of milk, pork and fish.
At the World Trade Organization (WTO) last week, Washington also suggested that the certificate requirement be deferred till the two sides can reach a mutually agreed solution.

 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
04 Jul, 2024 News Image The Ministry of Trade and Industry of Trinidad and Tobago is hosting an Investment Mission from India this week.
The Ministry of Trade and Industry of Trinidad and Tobago is hosting an Investment Mission from India this week.A delegation of HAFED meets the Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, Dr. Keith C. Rowley to explore business opportunities. A delegation of HAFED led by its Chairman Sh. Kailash Bhagat along with Dr. Arun Ahuja and Sh. Anuj Tyagi, General Managers meets Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, Dr. Keith C. Rowley to explore business opportunities for export of Hafed’s Rice, edible oils, etc. to Trinidad and Tobago. 
 

 Source:  indianewscalling.com
04 Jul, 2024 News Image Bangladesh To Use More Indian Ports For Third Country Exports.

A feasibility check will be performed by Bangladesh for using more Indian ports for routing third country exports. A delegation will be visiting India to check the feasibility of adding more ports under the provisions of the Coastal Shipping Agreement and Protocol on Inland Water Transit and Trade (PIWT&T). 


 Source:  maritimegateway.com
04 Jul, 2024 News Image Indian govt procures 46.3 million tonnes of rice as kharif purchase ends.

The procurement of kharif-grown rice in the 2023-24 season (October-September) ended on June 30 with the Food Corportion of India (FCI) buying 46.3 million tonnes (mt) since October 1, 2023, which is 6.5 per cent lower than 49.53 mt procured a year ago due to a drop in most of the States.


 Source:  thehindubusinessline.com
04 Jul, 2024 News Image Draft organic production programme proposes unique ID for growers.

A draft National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP), 2024, proposes a unique identification (ID) for farmers interested in organic farming.


 Source:  thehindubusinessline.com
04 Jul, 2024 News Image Five steps to turnaround Indian horticulture sector.

India, while being the second largest producer of fruits and vegetables globally, accounts for a mere 2% of global horticulture trade. To fulfil its horticulture potential, India must adopt a strategic, multi-pronged approach that strengthens its foundations and embraces new opportunities.


 Source:  hindustantimes.com