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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.
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