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Plan to develop Trichy as banana hub.
Dec 24, 2021

The Federation of Indian Export Organisation (FIEO), southern region, conducted a skill development programme for exporters and banana producers in Trichy on Thursday, where experts pitched for improving the quality of bananas in order to export. At the same time, producers and entrepreneurs pointed out the absence of satellite offices of export promotion organisations in the district as hurdles in tapping export potential.
 
Considering the presence of the National Research Centre for Banana (NRCB) and traditional banana growing areas in rural parts of the district, FIEO has identified banana as a suitable product for the district to promote exports. 'There is a huge potential for exporting bananas from Trichy, but the quality of production and shipping are a concern. We are planning to appoint a nodal officer for boosting agro-based product exports from Trichy, and frequent interactions are planned,' FIEO southern region deputy director-general K Unnikrishnan said.
 
Locally produced bananas verities such as poovan and nenthran are less expensive compared to the other markets and lack of awareness among producers was cited by the export promotion organisations for failing to utilise potential. However, exporters and traders involved in value-addition process expressed a different opinion. 'We need director general of foreign trade (DGFT) office in Trichy which would save our time and money in travelling to Chennai to get permissions and queries addressed. Trichy should be made as a hub for banana export,' N Kumar, an aspiring exporter said.
 
Apart from seeking office and nodal representatives for DGFT and FIEO, the exporters sought for Agriculture and Processed Food Export Development Authority lab facility to screen and certify products for exports through Trichy international airport.
 
Despite the pandemic, the export of food products and vegetables from Trichy has only soared in 2021, exporters said. FIEO officials acknowledged the need to decentralise export activities to consolidate Trichy as a banana export hub.
    
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