Topic
north-east
Commodities Central India Rain Deficit Marginally Down as Monsoon Revives Over Past Two Days
The monsoon has revived over the past two days, reducing Central India's rainfall deficit to below 60%. The all-India shortfall remains at 42%, but forecasters expect a stronger monsoon phase next week aided by a likely low-pressure area off the Odisha-Andhra Pradesh coast. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) and European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) provide detailed regional outlooks.
Supply Chain Dairy Pact Boosts Supply Chain Resilience in North-East India
The National Cooperative Dairy Federation of India (NCDFI) and Assam Rifles have signed a supply pact to enhance dairy product distribution to military units in north-east India. This agreement aims to generate ₹44 crore annually for cooperatives and improve supply chain resilience.
Trade NECTAR and IHA Partner to Boost North-East Honey Trade
The North East Centre for Technology Application and Reach (NECTAR) and the India Honey Alliance (IHA) have signed a five-year MoU to enhance the honey and beekeeping sector in North-East India. This partnership aims to build a sustainable honey ecosystem, improve farmer incomes, and position the region as a premium honey producer.