08-October-2023: Millets-Based Products, Ayurvedic Hospital in Assam, CIPHET Kisan Mela, National Conclave on Agrotech

8 October 2023

• GST Rate on Millets-Based Products Reduced to 5%

  The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council has decided to reduce the GST rate on pre-packaged and labelled millet flour having 70 percent millet content to 5 percent from the current 18 percent during the council's meeting on October 9, 2023. However, it has been considered that millet flour sold in loose form is exempted from GST. The government's major objective in lowering the GST rate on millet flour preparations is to enhance the common citizen's access to these nutritious food items. Millet flour is known for its nutritional value and health benefits which has gained huge popularity among health-conscious consumers in India.

• Sarbananda Sonowal Inaugurates Ayurvedic Hospital in Assam; Plans 6 New Ayush Hospitals in State

  Union Minister for Ayush, Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, marked a significant milestone in the field of Ayurvedic healthcare by inaugurating a state-of-the-art 50-bedded Ayurvedic Hospital in Sriram Chapori, Majuli, Assam. The inauguration ceremony was attended by dignitaries and healthcare enthusiasts eager to witness the advancement in Ayush healthcare within the state.

• PAU Startups Win Two Awards at CIPHET Kisan Mela

  Two startups trained by the Punjab Agri Business Incubator (PABI) of the Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) were awarded at the Kisan Mela, organized by the Central Institute of Post-Harvest Engineering and Technology (CIPHET) in Ludhiana, from October 3 to 5, 2023.

• Ministry of Textiles Organizes National Conclave on Agrotech: Boosting Agricultural & Horticultural Productivity

  The Ministry of Textiles, under its flagship initiative, the National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM), convened the National Conclave on Agrotech to highlight the critical role of enhancing the productivity of agricultural and horticultural products in India. The event, held in association with the Indian Technical Textile Association (ITTA) and the Synthetic & Art Silk Mills' Research Association (SASMIRA), brought together experts, officials, and stakeholders from various sectors.