: Varanasi AgriExport Hub propels export of agriproduce; 20,000 MT during last six months #FinanceIndia #StockMarketNEWS Varanasi Agri-Export Hub propels export of agri-produce; 20,000 MT during last

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Varanasi AgriExport Hub propels export of agriproduce; 20,000 MT during last six months #FinanceIndia #StockMarketNEWS
Varanasi Agri-Export Hub propels export of agri-produce; 20,000 MT during last six months New Delhi, 7 Jan (KNN) In efforts to make Purvanchal region as a new destination of agri-export activities through development of Varanasi Agri – Export Hub (VAEH), several initiatives have been taken by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry in collaboration with Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) which has resulted into about 20,000 Metric Tonne (MT) of agri- produce export in the last six months.

Out of these shipments, about 5,000 MT fresh fruits and vegetables and 15,000 MT of cereals have been exported to Vietnam, Gulf nations, Nepal and Bangladesh by all modes of transportation.

APEDA has identified potential districts of Uttar Pradesh to be covered under the VAEH. The Purvanchal division covers districts of Varanasi, Mirzapur, Azamgarh, Prayagraj, Gorakhpur, Basti, Ghazipur, Jaunpur, Chandauli and Sant Ravidas Nagar, said the official press release.

The Varanasi region, where there are negligible agri-exports used to take place because of lack of basic infrastructure, is now abuzz with activities which has given a boost to exports.

After the intervention of APEDA, Varanasi region has recorded exemplary changes in the export scenario and registered many first-of-its-kind achievements in a very short span of time.

Varanasi and nearby areas witnessed an export of around 12 MT, 22 MT and 45 MT in the months of October, November, December respectively in the year 2021. Also, around 125 MT have been exported from Varanasi and nearby areas.

As Varanasi is a territory based in the plains of river Ganges, it has rich nutritional composition of soil with ample amount of fertility which leads to production of good quality agri-produce. Varanasi region also has reputed institutions of central and international level such as Indian Institute of Vegetable Research (IIVR), International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), Banaras Hindu University (BHU).

Currently, the Varanasi region has a number of exporters and exports of agricultural products is being undertaken through air route due to establishment of robust quarantine as well as custom clearance facilitation centre at Lal Bahadur Shastri International (LBSI) Airport. APEDA has organised more than 30 capacity building programmes in the entire Varanasi region followed by eight international buyer-seller meets, which has provided a platform to the exporters to market their food products in the global marketplace.

To monitor the product and production, a project of AI tech is also being considered for approval. APEDA is also planning to take member Farmer Producer Organization to different successful territories for unveiling the agri-supply chain and market linkage.