Wangsu calls for fair price of Arunachal products
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu wants to enhance agri-exports of GI tagged Khaw Tai Rice (known as Khamti Rice), Mandarin Orange, Kiwi, Apple, Persimmon, Yak Cheese (Churpi), amongst others to the South East Asian markets http://asean.org.
Addressing an International Conclave cum Buyer-Seller Meet (IBSM) at Kalawangpo Convention Hall in Tawang on 12 April, he also encouraged domestic and international buyers to be a boon for the state and invest in the state’s untapped potential.
He assured that the state government is committed to developing the agricultural & allied sectors, enhancing farmer’s livelihoods, empowering Self-Help Groups and encouraged women led development.
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), in collaboration with the Government of Arunachal Pradesh, hosted the conclave to promote agricultural and processed food products exports from Arunachal Pradesh and the broader North-Eastern Region (NER).
The state’s Minister of Agriculture Gabriel Denwang Wangsu emphasized on the need to generate awareness and build capacity of the farmers of the state in order to ensure fair price for their agriculture products in domestic and international markets https://fieo.org/.
He appreciated the farmers of the region for their unwavering commitment in producing the state’s finest Kiwi, Mandarin Oranges, Apples, walnuts and Value-Added Products like wines, amongst others.
APEDA Chairman Abhishek Dev encouraged the 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.
He assured that APEDA and the Government of Arunachal Pradesh are committed to working together closely for the identification and development of focused agriculture products from Arunachal Pradesh for exports to international markets, infrastructure development, training and capacity building of farmers, Farmer Producer Organisation (FPO), Farmer Producer Companies (FPCs), Women’s Self Help Groups (SHGs), Start-ups and Exporters from the region as well as branding and international promotions of agriculture produce and Value Added Products from the state.
The International Conclave cum Buyer-Seller Meet enabled direct interactions between 11 international Buyers from 3 countries – the UAE, Nepal and Bhutan. Seventeen Indian exporters from Assam, Maharashtra, Delhi, Hyderabad, Karnataka, Gujarat and West Bengal also participated in the conclave https://sbi.com.in/.
The exporters from across the country also interacted with over 50 FPOs and over 350 farmers from Arunachal Pradesh who participated in the event to understand the agri produce quality, availability and production quantities.
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. fiinews.com
