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APEDA Regional Office in Chhattisgarh
Why in News?
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) inaugurated its regional office in Raipur, Chhattisgarh.
Key Points
- Event: The inauguration took place during the 2nd India International Rice Summit organised in Chhattisgarh.
- Objective: To boost export promotion of agri and processed food products.
- Focus on Export Potential: Chhattisgarh has strong export potential in premium non-basmati rice, GI-tagged Jeeraphool and Nagri Dubraj rice, fruits and vegetables, and minor forest produce like mahua and tamarind.
- Support: The new office will provide export registration, advisory support, market intelligence, certification help, and export facilitation to farmers, producer organisations, cooperatives, and exporters.
- Global Outreach: APEDA’s presence aims to integrate Chhattisgarh’s farmers with global markets and expand exports, including recent shipments like fortified rice kernels to Costa Rica and Papua New Guinea.
- Relevance: This development is significant for India’s agricultural export strategy, enhancing regional export infrastructure and market accessibility.
| Read More: APEDA, India’s agricultural export strategy, GI-tag, Fortified rice |
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Gujarat CM Launches ‘Asha Van’ Mobile Unit for Cancer Detection
Why in News?
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurated a mobile ‘Asha Van’ in Gandhinagar to provide early detection of cancer.
Key Points
- Facility: The Asha Van is a mobile diagnostic unit equipped with
- Enhanced Visual Assessment (EVA)‑Pro diagnostics, a mammography machine, and
- Tele‑consultation services for expert guidance.
- Types of Cancers Screened: It enables on-site screening for multiple cancers including lung, oral, blood, cervical, pancreatic, liver, breast, and prostate cancers using ultra-modern equipment.
- Support to Public Health Goal: The initiative supports the Prime Minister’s vision of “Health and Wellness for All” by improving early diagnosis and treatment outcomes.
- Handing Over to Red Cross: The Asha Van was handed over to the Bhavnagar branch of the Indian Red Cross Society.
- Focus on Rural Reach: The initiative brings advanced cancer screening to villages and remote areas, reducing barriers of distance and limited healthcare access.
| Read More: Cancer, Red Cross |
