New Delhi/Bhopal, July 27 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh has won the first prize for its overall performance in the agriculture and horticulture sector at the International Agriculture & Horticulture Expo-2026 held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said on Monday. Congratulating the state’s farmers, agricultural scientists and officials, Yadav said the award reflected Madhya Pradesh’s growing strength in horticulture and the government’s efforts to promote value additi…
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New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Friday urged Romanian companies to actively participate in India’s growth story as the country has emerged as the world’s fastest growing economy, offering immense opportunities for international partnerships, investment and technology collaboration.Addressing the India–Romania Business Forum at Bucharest, the President said that Romania, with its strategic location at the crossroads of Europe, highly skilled human resources, advanced i…
Bhubaneswar, July 22 (IANS) The Odisha Government on Tuesday approved 23 major industrial projects worth Rs 4,573.87 crore with the potential to generate 22,873 employment opportunities across the state, marking another significant step towards achieving the vision of ‘Samruddha Odisha’ by 2036. The projects received clearance at the 148th meeting of the State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA), chaired by Chief Secretary Anu Garg.“The approved projects represent a diverse mi…
New Delhi/Bhopal, July 16 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh continued its push to attract investments as Chief Minister Mohan Yadav addressed industrialists and global investors in the national capital on Thursday. During the ‘Bharat Tex‑2026’ event and an interactive session on investment opportunities in Madhya Pradesh, the state received proposals worth Rs 20,193 crore. These commitments are expected to generate employment for around 27,592 people.Speaking at the session, CM Yadav assured investors…
New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) The landmark India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), which has come into effect from Wednesday, grants zero-duty access on nearly 99 per cent of India’s exports, covering almost 100 per cent of the trade value, which will strengthen the country’s export competitiveness, according to a government factsheet.India will benefit from one of the most ambitious services commitments ever offered by the UK under a Free Trade Agreement.The agreement seeks to…
Mumbai, July 15 (IANS) The India–United Kingdom Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), which came into effect on Wednesday, is expected to provide a major boost to India’s exports, employment and services sector by offering near-complete tariff-free access to the UK market, World Trade Centre (WTC) Mumbai Chairman Vijay Kalantri said on Wednesday.Welcoming the implementation of the agreement, Kalantri said nearly 99.5 per cent of the value of India’s exports to the UK would now enj…
New Delhi, July 3 (IANS) The National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management, Kundli (NIFTEM‑K) under the Ministry of Food Processing Industries has entered into a five‑year Memorandum of Understanding with Massey University, New Zealand to strengthen academic and research cooperation in food technology, processing, innovation and higher education, an official statement said on Friday.The areas of cooperation include collaborative research projects, joint applications f…
New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on Thursday said that it has directed food business operators (FBOs) across the country to ensure the use of only food-grade and corrosion-resistant knives, blades, and other cutting equipment during food handling and processing activities.In an advisory, the food regulator expressed concern over reports that some food businesses are using rusted, corroded, chipped, painted, damaged, or otherwise unsuitable cuttin…
Bhopal, June 11 (IANS) Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Thursday said agriculture in Madhya Pradesh must move beyond traditional crops, stressing that horticulture, animal husbandry, fisheries and food processing are key to raising farmer income. “Agriculture cannot be limited to traditional crops alone. To boost farmers’ income, it is essential to accord equal importance to horticulture, animal husbandry, fisheries and food processing alongside agriculture,” Yadav said.His statement comes as…
Ahmedabad/New Delhi, June 9 (IANS) South Asia, and particularly India, can unlock significant opportunities for employment, investment, economic growth and poverty reduction through agricultural and food transformation with the help of key government initiatives, the World Bank Group said on Tuesday.The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI), in collaboration with the World Bank Group-led SAPLING initiative, inaugurated the Regional High-Level Policy Dialogue in Ahmedabad.At the ‘SAPLI…