Categories: Economy

Fresh grapes from Assam wing their way to Dubai as fruit exports from north-east states pick up

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In a major boost to the export potential of agricultural and processed food products from north-eastern states, a shipment of fresh Burmese grapes called ‘Leteku’ in Assamese has been exported to Dubai from Guwahati as air cargo.</p>
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A consignment of Leteku, which contains vitamin C and iron, was sourced and packed at a collection centre in Darang district of Assam. The consignment was exported by APEDA registered Kiega EXIM Pvt Ltd from Guwahati airport to Dubai via Delhi airport, the commerce ministry informed on Monday.</p>
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APEDA, which is under the administrative control of the commerce ministry, has been carrying out promotional activities to bring the North-Eastern states on the agricultural and processed food products export map of India.</p>
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Recently, APEDA facilitated exports of the first consignment of ‘red rice’ to the USA from Assam. Iron rich ‘red rice’ is grown in Brahmaputra valley of Assam, without the use of any chemical fertilizer. The rice variety is referred to as ‘Bao-dhaan’, which is an integral part of Assamese food.</p>
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APEDA has also assisted in exports of Geographical Indications (GI) certified KajiNemu (Assam lemon) to London. So far around 40 metric tonnes of Assam Lemon has been exported.</p>
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Jackfruits sourced from the Tripura based Krishi SanyogaAgro Producer Company Ltd was exported to London. The consignment was packed at APEDA assisted pack-house facility of Salt Range Supply Chain Solution Ltd and exported by Kiega EXIM Pvt Ltd.</p>
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APEDA has provided financial assistance to the private sector to set up a pack house at Guwahati which has fulfilled the mandatory requirement or infrastructure for export of fresh fruits and vegetables to Europe.</p>
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The Central government agency undertakes market promotion activities for evolving structured marketing strategies for export of food products, market intelligence for taking informed decisions, international exposure, skill development, capacity building and high-quality packaging.</p>
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