Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership over the past 12 years has transformed India into a self-reliant nation by strengthening the confidence of its people. In Mumbai, Goyal said India has concluded 9 Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) under Modi, allowing market access across 38 developed countries. He noted that the agreements are creating new opportunities for Indian entrepreneurs, farmers, fishermen and women-led businesses while supporting employment generation and economic growth. The minister said the Prime Ministe
Dehradun’s farmed litchi has entered the European market for the first time, with the inaugural consignment of the premium fruit exported to Italy under the facilitation of the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA). The first shipment, containing one ton of fresh litchi, was dispatched on June 18, marking a significant milestone for Uttarakhand’s horticulture sector and India’s fresh fruit export ambitions. Known for its sweetness, bright red colour, delicate aroma and superior pulp quality, Dehradun litchi enjoys a strong reputation among c