New Delhi: In an increase to farming exports, a consignment of 30 statistics tonnes (MT) of GI-tagged jaggery from western Uttar Pradesh has actually been sent out for export to Bangladesh, the federal government revealed onSaturday The flag-off event, arranged by the Basmati Export Development Foundation (BEDF) under the aegis of APEDA, occurred on January 30, 2025.
This campaign notes the start of straight exports of jaggery from western Uttar Pradesh to Bangladesh via Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) and Farmer Producer Companies (FPCs), according to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
Prasanna Chaudhary, Shamli MLA, highlighted the remarkable top quality of jaggery created in Muzaffarnagar and Shamli, which remains in high need in worldwide markets.
.He said thanks to APEDA for its consistent assistance in promoting the export and stressed the value of state federal government assistance in keeping top quality criteria for international competition.
Underscoring APEDA Chairman Abhishek Dev’s vision,Dr Ritesh Sharma, Joint Director of BEDF, worried the requirement to encourage FPOs for straight farming exports, guaranteeing optimum advantages for the farming area. Formed in 2023, the Brijnandan Agro Farmer Producer Company (FPC) has 545 participants, consisting of 2 ladies supervisors.
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The FPO is participated in exporting jaggery, sugarcane items, Basmati rice, and pulses. With training and technological assistance from BEDF, its participants are well-appointed to fulfill worldwide manufacturing and export criteria.
“With APEDA’s support, this marks the third success story of an FPO from western Uttar Pradesh in agricultural exports, following the export of Basmati rice by Neer Adarsh Organic Farmer Producer Co Ltd. to Lebanon and Oman in 2023 and 2024,” the ministry kept in mind.
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Notably, this is the only FPO in Uttar Pradesh to get monetary help of Rs 4 lakh under the state’sAgri Export Policy The campaign stands for a substantial action in broadening farming export chances for Uttar Pradesh, equipping farmers, and guaranteeing a lasting and successful future for India’s farming market.