The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has opened a new regional office in Raipur to enhance agricultural and processed food exports from Chhattisgarh. Chhattisgarh is known for its diverse export potential, including premium non-basmati rice varieties and Geographical Indication (GI)-tagged products like Jeeraphool Rice and Nagri Dubraj Rice.
The state also boasts a variety of fruits, vegetables, and minor forest produce, presenting ample opportunities for global market expansion. This move aims to establish Chhattisgarh as a key player in agricultural and processed food exports, as stated by an official announcement.
Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai emphasized the state’s farmers, exporters, and entrepreneurs’ capabilities in global agricultural markets. He expressed confidence that Chhattisgarh would lead in high-value and sustainable agricultural exports, thanking Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal for approving the APEDA office in response to the state’s request.
The inauguration of the APEDA Regional Office in Raipur coincided with the India International Rice Summit’s second edition, jointly organized by the Rice Exporters Association of Chhattisgarh, APEDA, and other entities. This development signifies a significant advancement for Chhattisgarh’s agrarian economy, providing essential services such as export registration, market intelligence, and infrastructure support to farmers, producer groups, and exporters.
