Seagrass Holds Eight Weird Secrets, And Why It’s VitalSeagrass, a hidden ocean plant, performs vital environmental tasks. It stores carbon, protects coasts from storms, and acts as a nursery fo...
04 Feb, 2026, 04.04 PM IST
Govt unveils guidelines for seaweed imports to boost coastal economyThe Ministry of Fisheries announced new guidelines for seaweed imports to address seed shortages and boost coastal economies. The framework...
25 Oct, 2024, 03.29 PM IST
Niti Aayog prepares roadmap to boost seaweed cultivationThe Niti Aayog has recommended extending PM-Kisan and PM Fasal Bima Yojana to seaweed farmers and introducing insurance schemes for the sec...
08 Aug, 2024, 01.09 AM IST
Indonesian delegation visits India to learn best practices in mid-day meal scheme & digital inclusionIndonesian delegation explores collaboration with India on various initiatives under President-elect Prabowo, including mid-day meal scheme...
08 Apr, 2024, 06.34 AM IST
Once considered a ‘nuisance’, seaweed grows into a $7.5-billion opportunity for IndiaThe world is developing an appetite for seaweed, a climate-friendly plant that can replace plastics & has uses in fuel, food and pharma sec...
18 Oct, 2023, 01.55 PM IST
India bets on seaweed's future as food industry appetite growsIndia has prepared ambitious plans to modernise its cultivation of seaweed which is known for its environment-friendly properties and nutri...
05 Sep, 2023, 09.48 AM IST
Seaweed gets rolling: Indian companies explore sustainable solutions that marine algae offerSeaweed has been seeing a surge of interest in the US and Europe. However, the seaweed economy in India never really scaled up although it ...
25 Feb, 2023, 11.00 PM IST
Sea6 Energy: An ocean farming startup that wants to replace fossil fuel with biofuelsSea6 Energy has developed a novel extract from seaweed that can be used for agriculture and is exporting it all over the world.
16 Oct, 2022, 06.01 AM IST
That thing in your jelly can save India billions in oil imports. This company shows you howWhile most entrepreneurs are busy racing for the skies, a Bengaluru-based firm is betting on the sea to take care of our food, fuel and pol...
01 Sep, 2021, 09.03 AM IST
World looking at us with positivity, this will be India's decade: PM Modi"This year's budget has once again showcased the reform commitment of the government. Special importance has been given to develop India's ...
14 Feb, 2021, 02.33 PM IST
Quantum Leap: As the problem of plastic waste worsens, environment-friendly packaging technologies will gain tractionThe other big task is finding sustainable alternatives to singleuse, multi-layer packaging used for chips, biscuits, etc, which is among th...
28 Dec, 2019, 10.59 PM IST
Cooperatives should explore new areas to double farm income: Narendra ModiAnother area is beekeeping, where farmers can bring 'Sweet Revolution' through cooperative movement. It is not only honey but there is a bi...
21 Sep, 2017, 01.59 PM IST
- CMFRI transfers seaweed farming technology to Andamans
Kochi, Oct 28 (IANS) Seaweed farming industry is set to get a major boost with the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) tran...
28 Oct, 2016, 05.47 PM IST
- Seaweed turns cash crop as new products hit market
Currently, these algae are used mainly to make agar and carrageenan – substances used as gel or thickening agents in food processing indust...
17 Jul, 2014, 02.58 PM IST
- Govt bans food imports from Japan for 3 months
The Indian government suspended food imports from Japan over fears these may be contaminated by radiation from tsunami-hit reactors.
06 Apr, 2011, 10.30 AM IST
- Delhi Restaurants to source sushi from other countries
The expanding radiation threat in Japan has prompted New Delhi to clamp down on food imports from that country.
06 Apr, 2011, 09.38 AM IST
- Govt bans food imports from Japan for 3 months
The Indian government on Tuesday suspended food imports from Japan over fears these may be contaminated by radiation from tsunami-hit react...
06 Apr, 2011, 04.01 AM IST