APEDA Partnership with Gulfood for Agricultural Export Growth
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কেন এটি গুরুত্বপূর্ণ
It highlights institutional mechanisms used by India to boost agricultural and processed food exports, diversify trade destinations, and integrate farmers into global supply chains, aligning directly with GS3 syllabus topics on agriculture and international trade.
সারসংক্ষেপ
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Gulfood Organiser to expand global food trade opportunities, aiming to strengthen India's agricultural export footprint in the Gulf and Middle Eastern markets.
মূল বিষয়
- APEDA (Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority) signed an MoU with Gulfood Organiser to enhance global food trade opportunities.
- The collaboration aims to boost India's agricultural and processed food exports, particularly targeting the lucrative Gulf and Middle Eastern markets.
- Gulfood serves as a major global platform for food and beverage trade, providing Indian exporters enhanced visibility and market access.
- This initiative aligns with India's broader strategy to diversify agricultural export destinations and support farmer income through global market integration.
গুরুত্বপূর্ণ শব্দ
Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA)
A statutory body established under the APEDA Act of 1985, functioning under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry to promote the export of scheduled agricultural and processed food products from India.
UPSC context
UPSC Prelims/Mains (GS Paper III): Important statutory bodies, agricultural export promotion, and doubling farmers' income strategies.
Gulfood Organiser
The entity responsible for organizing Gulfood, the world's largest annual food and beverage trade exhibition held in Dubai, facilitating international trade partnerships and global market access for food producers.
UPSC context
UPSC Prelims/Mains (GS Paper II/III): International trade agreements, bilateral economic relations, and export diversification strategies in Middle Eastern markets.
Ministry of Commerce and Industry
The central government ministry in India responsible for formulating and implementing foreign trade policy, regulating international commerce, and overseeing export promotion bodies like APEDA.
UPSC context
UPSC Prelims/Mains (GS Paper II/III): Government ministries, institutional framework for international trade, and industrial policy formulation.
সংযুক্ত স্থির ধারণা
What are the key mandate, statutory background, and scheduled products of APEDA in India?
- Legal Origin: Statutory Body established under the APEDA Act of 1985, functioning under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
- Scheduled Products: Mandated with the export promotion and development of 14 scheduled products including fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy, poultry, and confectionery.
- Organic NPOP: Acts as the secretariat for the National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP), regulating organic export certification in India.
আন্তঃবিষয় প্যাটার্ন
Agri-Exports + West Asia Geopolitics + Logistics
APEDA export promotion connects agricultural trade logistics (PM Gati Shakti) with West Asian geo-economics and diaspora security in the Gulf.
Organic Certification + Export Competitiveness + Soil Health
The National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP) managed by APEDA bridges export standards with domestic sustainable agriculture and chemical-free farming missions (PKVY).
APEDA mandate, NPOP secretariat role, and statutory status under Ministry of Commerce are perpetual targets for UPSC matching sets.
সংযুক্ত PYQ · 3
সংযুক্ত PYQ · 3
- 2020MainsGS3
What are the challenges and opportunities of food processing sector in the country? How can income of the farmers be substantially increased by encouraging food processing?
- 2019MainsGS3
Elaborate the policy taken by the Government of India to meet the challenges of the food processing sector.
- 2025MainsGS3
Examine the scope of the food processing industries in India. Elaborate the measures taken by the government in the food processing industries for generating employment opportunities.
