Jaishankar launches economic diplomacy website ANI | Updated: Dec 17, 2020 00:39 IST
New Delhi [India] December 17 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday launched economic diplomacy website which will showcase India s economic, sectoral, and state-wise strengths.
Speaking on the occasion, Jaishankar said the website positions a multidimensional and dynamic Brand India to the global business community through a specific focus on government s Ease of Doing Business initiatives, policy reforms and incentives aimed at attracting foreign investment.
He said in line with PM s vision of doubling farmers income by 2022, the website highlights opportunities for the country s agriculture exports abroad.
He said the Ministry of External Affairs, through its missions, plays important role in providing inputs to APEDA (Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority), Commerce Ministry and Agriculture Min
Varanasi: The global market of black rice, one of the finest quality scented varieties from Chandauli, is growing further as a consignment of the famous variety left for Doha, the capital of Qatar, from here on Wednesday.
The consignment, comprising 12 metric tonne of black rice and 520 metric tonne of another variety Samba, produced in Chandauli, left for Gujarat in three trucks. From Gujarat it will go to Doha by sea route.
Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) chairman Dr M Angamuthu and divisional commissioner Deepak Agrawal flagged off the consignment at a function in Harahua.
Angamuthu said various measures are being taken for increasing export of agriculture produce from east UP by using Varanasi as a hub. Flowers from this region will also be exported, he said adding that these steps will help in doubling the income of farmers.
Amidst protests, India launches digital facility for foreign investors to connect with farmers
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The website will serve as a two-way funnel connecting interested investors to relevant agencies in India such as Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) for agricultural exports from India.
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MEA s first ever economic diplomacy portal that was launched by Foreign Minister S Jaishankar will boost incomes of the farming community as it will enable them to connect with the global agri market and enhance their incomes.
New Delhi: In the midst of farmer agitation India on Wednesday launched a digital interface for foreign investors and players to connect with farmers directly.
Export of flowers along with horticulture, veggies etc soon going to start from Varanasi AIR In Uttar Pradesh, Export of Flowers along with horticulture, veggies and other agriculture products is soon going to start from Varanasi and the state government has said that the city will become a model for Agro export. A large consignment of Black rice and other regional rice varieties was flagged off today from the city for Doha. AIR correspondent reports that 3 trucks loaded with around 532 metric ton rice will first reach Gujrat and then it will be shipped to Qatar. The Black Rice variety being grown in Chandauli district near Varanasi got mention in the Prime Minister Narendra Modi s speech during recent visit to his parliamentary constituency.
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