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Centre allocated Rs 3,490 crore for fishing harbours to promote exports

New Delhi, March 18: The Centre has allocated Rs 3,490 crore as financial assistance to the states, Union Territories, and implementing agencies for the construction of fishing harbours, fish landing centres, and modernisation and maintenance dredging of existing fishing harbours to promote seafood exports which have doubled to Rs. 60,523.89 crore in the last 10 years, the Parliament was informed on Tuesday.

India turns food-surplus powerhouse driven by robust farm sector growth: Study

New Delhi, Feb 19: India has evolved from a food-scarce nation to a food-surplus powerhouse with a strong export performance on the back of robust growth in agriculture, reflecting the farm sector's resilience and its significant role in the global agricultural trade landscape, according to a study released by apex business chamber PHDCCI.