♦ India has sent five metric tonnes of cowpea (black-eyed pea) seeds to Fiji as humanitarian assistance.

♦ This is a significant step towards solidarity with Indo-Pacific partners.

♦ This was the first tranche of the seeds sent to Fiji. 

♦ The initiative, part of India’s Act East Policy, aims to strengthen agricultural resilience, empower farmers, and enhance food security in the Pacific island nation.