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Ministry of Home Affairs announces introduction of millets in meals for armed forces

Ministry of Home Affairs announces introduction of millets in meals for armed forces

Millets will be extensively used in various functions and events of CAPFs and NDRF Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in the International Year of Millets-2023, Ministry of Home Affairs has taken a

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Telangana Govt announces investment commitments worth Rs 7,218 Cr during Food Conclave 2023

Telangana Govt announces investment commitments worth Rs 7,218 Cr during Food Conclave 2023

The State to further boost the food processing sector The inaugural Food Conclave 2023, hosted by the government of Telangana recently, attracted investments worth Rs 7218 crore leading to 58,458 direct employments in the agri-food industry

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NITI Aayog releases report on State-wise work for boosting millet production

NITI Aayog releases report on State-wise work for boosting millet production

To enhance production, consumption and popularisation of millet NITI Aayog has released a report titled Promoting Millets in Diets: Best Practices across States/UTs of India. The report was released by NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Suman K.

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FSSAI responds to health claims made by food business operators

FSSAI responds to health claims made by food business operators

FSSAI has set up a dedicated Advertisement Monitoring Committee that scrutinises advertisements and claims made by FBOs After making a note of media reports about health claims made by Food Business Operators (FBOs) in the

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Australia provides new market access of avocados to India

Australia provides new market access of avocados to India

Australia exported a record $55 million of avocados in 2022 Australian Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Murray Watt has said that Australia and India has agreed on two-way agricultural trade that will provide new

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FSSAI makes FoSCoS web application available in regional languages

FSSAI makes FoSCoS web application available in regional languages

For getting a better understanding of the Food Safety Compliance System In its endeavour of supporting ease of doing business in procuring licenses/ registration by Food Business Operators (FBOs), the Food Safety and Standards Authority

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Health Ministry to inject Rs 100 Cr for operating 100 food streets across India

Health Ministry to inject Rs 100 Cr for operating 100 food streets across India

To improve hygiene credibility of local food businesses and boost local employment In a significant and innovative move, Union Health Ministry in collaboration with Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs has requested states/UTs to develop

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India and WFP sign agreement for fifth tranche of wheat donation to Afghanistan

India and WFP sign agreement for fifth tranche of wheat donation to Afghanistan

The fifth tranche builds upon assistance already delivered by WFP in Afghanistan The Government of India has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) for the delivery

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Govt streamlines halal certification process for meat products

Govt streamlines halal certification process for meat products

Procedure for export of non-halal certified meat and meat products will remain unchanged The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), the agency of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India has recently issued a

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India signs cooperation agreement with World Food Programme for 2023-27

India signs cooperation agreement with World Food Programme for 2023-27

The new country strategy reflects common concerns and complementarity towards achieving Zero Hunger The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) in India and the Government of India’s Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare have signed