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FSSAI invites suggestions/observations on Ayurveda Aahar Regulations, 2021

FSSAI invites suggestions/observations on Ayurveda Aahar Regulations, 2021

Chalks down general requirements on Ayurveda AaharFood Safety and Standards Authority of India has invited suggestions/observations regarding Food Safety and Standards (Ayurveda Aahar) Regulations, 2021. In a notice, FSSAI mentioned that the draft regulations shall

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Government sets up dairy investment accelerator

Government sets up dairy investment accelerator

To promote & facilitate investments in the dairy sectorThe Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying (DAHD), Government of India,with a view to provide dedicated focus towards promoting & facilitating investments in the Indian Dairy sector, has

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APEDA organises mango export promotion programme in Dubai

APEDA organises mango export promotion programme in Dubai

APEDA has been initiating measures to boost mango exports from the non-traditional regions and statesThe Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) in collaboration with India embassy and the Abu Dhabi-based importer LuLu group,

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India extends footprint of mango exports to newer countries

India extends footprint of mango exports to newer countries

A consignment of GI certified Fazil mango variety sourced from Malda district of West Bengal was exported recently to BahrainIndia has expanded its footprint of mango exports to the newer countries this season, notwithstanding logistical

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Gujarat begins export of GI certified Bhalia wheat

Gujarat begins export of GI certified Bhalia wheat

The Bhalia variety of wheat received GI certification in July, 2011In a major boost to wheat exports, the first shipment of Geographical Indication (GI) certified Bhalia variety of wheat was exported recently to Kenya and

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Ministry of Ayush: Relating Giloy to liver damage is completely misleading

Ministry of Ayush: Relating Giloy to liver damage is completely misleading

This study mentions that use of herb Tinospora Cordifolia (TC), commonly known as Giloy or Guduchi, resulted in liver failure in six patients in Mumbai.The Ministry of Ayush has responded to a media report based

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7 Cr Maharashtrians get free foodgrains under PMGKAY

7 Cr Maharashtrians get free foodgrains under PMGKAY

The move is aimed at benefiting 80 crore people across the country, distributing 5 kg of wheat or rice per month. Nearly 7 crore people of Maharashtra and 5.32 lakh people of Goa have benefitted

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Regulators begin survey of roadside eateries

Regulators begin survey of roadside eateries

The eateries would be educated to keep food behind glass cases or in closed containers and not keep them in the open. The Department of Food anf Drug Administration has begun a survey of roadside

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Centre reduces duty on Crude Palm Oil by 5%

Centre reduces duty on Crude Palm Oil by 5%

DFPD recommends removal of the restriction on import of RBD PalmoleinIn order to bring relief to the consumers and reduce the edible oil prices, Centre has reduced the duty on Crude Palm Oil (CPO) by

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India’s food subsidy bill hits record high

India’s food subsidy bill hits record high

India’s revised food subsidy bill for 2020-21 is now expected to reach a record high of nearly Rs 5 lakh crore. Choosing to account for full borrowings of India’s main grain handling agency, the FCI,