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India begins export of GI certified Gholvad Sapota

India begins export of GI certified Gholvad Sapota

GI certification of Ghovad Sapota is held by Maharashtra Rajya Chikoo Utpadak SanghIn a major boost to exports of Geographical Indication (GI) certified products, a consignment of Dahanu Gholvad Sapota from Palghar district of Maharashtra

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Centre issues advisory to keep ration shops open during lockdown

Centre issues advisory to keep ration shops open during lockdown

This has led to beneficiaries not getting enough time to pick their entitled foodgrainsThe Centre has recently asked the state governments to keep fair price shops and ration shops open on all days and for

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Govt enhances budgetary allocation for drinking water supply infrastructure

Govt enhances budgetary allocation for drinking water supply infrastructure

Water Quality Monitoring & Surveillance (WQMS) activities are given priorityThe government has released Rs 5,968 crore to 15 States for the implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission in the financial year 2021-22. This is the first

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Edible oil prices to simmer down with release of imported stock

Edible oil prices to simmer down with release of imported stock

India depends on imports in order to meet the shortages of edible oilAs per the government data, retail prices of edible oils have gone up by 55.55% in over a year. It has added to

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Govt launches nationwide distribution campaign of AYUSH 64, Kabasura Kudineer

Govt launches nationwide distribution campaign of AYUSH 64, Kabasura Kudineer

The efficacy of these drugs has been proved through robust multi-centre clinical trialsMinistry of Ayush is launching a massive nationwide campaign to distribute its proven polyherbal Ayurvedic drugs AYUSH 64 and Sidha drug Kabasura Kudineer

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India begins exporting organic millets to Denmark

India begins exporting organic millets to Denmark

The exports of millets to Denmark would expand exports opportunities in European countriesIn a major boost to organic products exports from the country, first consignment of millets grown in Himalayas from snow-melt water of Ganges

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MoFPI releases guidelines for PLI scheme

MoFPI releases guidelines for PLI scheme

Tomar launches a dedicated portal for the schemeThe Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) has issued detailed operational scheme guidelines and has launched an online portal for ‘Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Food Processing Industry’

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FSSAI makes food testing as essential service amidst pandemic

FSSAI makes food testing as essential service amidst pandemic

FSSAI has stated that unless high-risk products like milk and meat are involved, routine inspections can be put on holdThe Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has mentioned that they have taken instantaneous

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FSSAI takes immediate steps to ensure un-interrupted food supply

FSSAI takes immediate steps to ensure un-interrupted food supply

No routine inspections are required to be done except in case of high risk food productTo facilitate the continuity of food business operations during the prevailing COVID-19 outbreak, the Food Safety & Standards Authority of

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11 tea estates join Eat Right Campus certification programme

11 tea estates join Eat Right Campus certification programme

These 11 tea estates now ensure better food safety and hygiene standards of food handling establishments operating in the regionIn alignment with the Eat Right India vision, 11 Tea Estates from the North East region