Content
- DGMS Marks 125 Years
- 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
