APEDA facilitates export of Amrapali mangoes from Jharkhand to UK

• The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, flagged off the first commercial consignment of Amrapali mangoes from Jharkhand to the United Kingdom. 

• The consignment comprises 1.5 metric tonnes of fresh mangoes sourced from Beura Farmer Producer Company Ltd, an all-women Farmer Producer Company (FPC) located in Bano Block of Simdega district, Jharkhand.

• Jharkhand possesses favourable agro-climatic conditions for horticulture cultivation.

• The Amrapali variety of mangoes grown in the state is known for its quality characteristics and market acceptance. 

• With this consignment, Jharkhand joins the list of states exporting fresh fruits to international markets.

• The initiative is expected to encourage adoption of quality production practices, improved post-harvest management and compliance with international standards among farmer groups in the region.

(The author is a trainer for Civil Services aspirants.)