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Arunachal CM says committed to developing agri & allied sectors, enhancing farmer’s livelihoods

Itanagar, Apr 12 (UNI) The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), in collaboration with the Government of Arunachal Pradesh, hosted an International Conclave cum Buyer-Seller Meet (IBSM) at Kalawangpo Convention Hall in Tawang on Saturday to promote agricultural and processed food products exports from Arunachal Pradesh and the broader North-Eastern Region.
Gracing the event, Chief Minister Pema Khandu, in his keynote address, said that the government is committed to developing the agricultural & allied sectors, enhancing farmers’ livelihoods, empowering Self-Help Groups, and encouraging women-led development.
He envisioned enhancing agri-exports of GI-tagged Khaw Tai Rice (known as Khamti Rice), Mandarin Orange, Kiwi, Apple, Persimmon, Yak Cheese (Churpi), amongst others to South East Asian and ASEAN countries.
In his speech, Agriculture Minister Gabriel D Wangsu emphasized on the need to generate awareness and build the capacity of the farmers of the state in order to ensure a fair price for their agricultural products in domestic and international markets.
He appreciated the farmers of the region for their unwavering commitment to producing the state’s finest Kiwi, Mandarin oranges, apples, walnuts, and value-added products like wines, amongst others.
Chief Secretary Manish Gupta also spoke on the occasion. APEDA Chairman Abhishek Dev called for identification of Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs)/ Farmer Producer Companies (FPCs) from Arunachal Pradesh for participation in key national and international Trade Fairs for market access, promotion, and outreach.
The International Conclave cum Buyer-Seller Meet enabled direct interactions between 11 international buyers from UAE, Nepal and Bhutan with 17 Indian exporters from across the country. The exporters also interacted with over 50 FPOs and 200 farmers from Arunachal Pradesh.
The APEDA facilitated meaningful trade discussions amongst policymakers, buyers, exporters, exhibitors, industry leaders, and experts from key sectors such as Organic produce, Millets, Honey, Fresh Fruits and Vegetables, Processed Food, Spices, and Tea aimed at unlocking the potential of Arunachal Pradesh’s agri-business and processed food export sectors.
The event further invoked a dialogue amongst several stakeholders from the Central and State governments to strengthen Arunachal Pradesh’s value chain ecosystem, address key concerns such as quality standards, packaging, logistics and transportation challenges to meet stringent demands of the international market. It explored ways to improve market access and promote sustainable growth in the agricultural sector of the state.
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