Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted curated samples of indigenous Indian rice varieties and healthy millet bars to FAO Director-General Qu Dongyu during his Italy visit. The exchange highlighted India’s agricultural diversity, nutritional heritage and focus on sustainable, climate-resilient food systems

The expansion comes days after Vijay assumed office as Chief Minister following the Assembly elections, where his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), emerged as the single largest party by winning 108 seats in the 234-member Assembly