FM announced the creation of Makhana Board in Bihar in the Union Budget 2025
FM Nirmala Sitharaman announced the creation of Makhana Board in Bihar in the Union Budget 2025. As per reports, Makhana Board will be established in Bihar to improve processing, value addition of this lesser-known protein-rich food item. The board will provide handholding and trade related technologies. It will also work to ensure farmers receive benefits […]
CM Naidu”s family firm Heritage Foods welcomes union budget
Heritage Foods Ltd, a company promoted by the family of Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, welcomed the Union Budget on Saturday, stating that it is delighted to see various missions aimed at boosting agricultural productivity which align strongly with its commitment to farmers. Holistic approach to strengthening India’s agriculture and dairy sectors—such as […]
Sowing seeds of nutrition key schemes driving food security across nation
Food is a fundamental necessity and ensuring its accessibility while maintaining nutritional standards is crucial for overall well-being. To address this, the government has implemented several unique schemes that not only provide essential rations at fair prices but also focus on the nutrition of newborns and mothers. These initiatives are designed to promote holistic health […]
Survey calls for standardisation of sugar, salt content on packaged food
The Economic Survey 2024-25 called upon the Union Health Ministry to “urgently” define nutrient thresholds for sugars, salt, and saturated fats to regulate advertising. It also urged the central ministry to adopt warning front-of-pack labels (FOPL), and impose stricter marketing restrictions on unhealthy foods, especially targeting children under-18. Dwelling on the impact of ultra-processed food […]
India honey alliance hosts ‘Hive to Home’ seminar to advance a scientific & sustainable honey industry
The India Honey Alliance (IHA), in collaboration with NIFTEM-K, successfully hosted the ‘Hive to Home: Vision2030 – Building a Scientific & Sustainable Honey Industry’ seminar at the India International Centre. The seminar aligns with the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s Honey Mission, to reinforce efforts to strengthen India’s honey value chain through scientific advancements and sustainable practices. […]
