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1. DGMS Marks 125 Years 
2. Indusfood 2026

DGMS Marks 125 Years 

Why in News ?

• Directorate General of Mines Safety (DGMS) celebrated its 125th Foundation Day at Dhanbad, Jharkhand.

Relevance

GS-III (Economy / Internal Security / Industry)

• Mining sector governance:
  • Safety standards in coal, metalliferous & oil mines
• Occupational Safety & Health (OSH):
  • Link with Mines Act, 1952
• Sustainable industrial growth:
  • Safe mining as prerequisite for economic growth

DGMS: Basics You Must Know

• Established: 1902 (colonial-era origin; one of India’s oldest regulators)
• Ministry: Ministry of Labour & Employment
• Headquarters: Dhanbad, Jharkhand
• Mandate:
  • Safety, health and welfare of mine workers
  • Regulation of coal, metalliferous & oil mines
• Legal framework:
  • Mines Act, 1952
  • Rules & Regulations framed under it

Core Functions of DGMS

• Framing and enforcing mine safety standards
• Inspection of mines and accident investigation
• Approval of mining plans from safety perspective
• Training, certification & rescue preparedness
• Advising Centre and States on mine safety policy

Institutional Reforms & Symbolism

• Launch of:
  • New DGMS Logo
  • Digital Compendium of Best Practices
• Purpose:
  • Modern institutional identity
  • Knowledge sharing & capacity building

Indusfood 2026

Why in News ?

• Indusfood 2026, India’s flagship global Food & Beverage (F&B) sourcing exhibition, is being held in Greater Noida.
• Key announcements:
  • India–UAE Food Corridor launch
  • APEDA’s ‘Bharati Initiative’ for agri-food start-ups
• Reflects India’s expanding role in global food trade, food processing, and agri-exports.

Relevance

GS-III (Economy / Agriculture / Infrastructure)

• Agri-exports & food processing
• Export-led growth strategy:
  • Value-added food products
• Role of institutions:
  • TPCI
  • APEDA

What is Indusfood? 

• Event: Indusfood 2026 (9th edition)
• Nature: Global Food & Beverage sourcing exhibition
• Organiser: Trade Promotion Council of India
• Venue: India Expo Centre & Mart, Greater Noida
• Objective:
  • Position India as a reliable global food supplier
  • Facilitate B2B trade, sourcing, and export partnerships

Institutional & Ministerial Linkage

• Inaugurated by Union Minister of Food Processing Industries
• Demonstrates:
  • Government backing for food processing sector
  • Integration of trade, agriculture, and industry policy

Scale & Global Outreach

• Participation from 120+ countries
• Thousands of verified global buyers
• Presence of:
  • International trade delegations
  • Retail chains
  • Global chefs & institutions
• Indicates India’s shift from regional exporter → global agri-food hub

India–UAE Food Corridor  

• Launched by Abu Dhabi Food Hub
• Purpose:
  • Strengthen bilateral food trade
  • Improve supply chain efficiency
  • Enhance food security (especially for UAE)
• Strategic significance:
  • UAE as a re-export hub
  • India as a reliable food surplus producer
• Part of India’s broader West Asia economic diplomacy

APEDA’s ‘Bharati Initiative’

• Implemented by Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority
• Format:
  • Shark Tank–style pitching
  • Direct interaction with global buyers
• Focus:
  • Agri-food start-ups
  • Innovation, branding, value-addition
• Policy relevance:
  • Aligns with Start-up India
  • Boosts non-traditional agricultural exports

Logistics & Export Infrastructure

• ‘Bharat Mart’ session by DP World
• Focus areas:
  • Port-led logistics
  • Cold chain integration
  • Trade facilitation
• Addresses structural bottleneck:
  • High logistics cost in agri-exports

Culinary Diplomacy & Soft Power 

• World Culinary Heritage Conference
• India on a Platter Gala Dinner
• Role:
  • Promotes Indian cuisine globally
  • Links culture with commerce
• Example of soft power via food diplomacy

Strategic Significance for India

• Strengthens:
  • Export-led growth
  • Agri-industrialisation
  • Global value chain integration
• Reinforces India’s image as:
  • Trusted food supplier
  • Stable trade partner