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In a first, 2,400-kg mixed veggies exported to Doha from Varanasi
Jun 21, 2022

A shipment of 2,400 kg of mixed vegetables was exported from Varanasi to Doha on Friday. This was the first ever shipment of mixed vegetables, exported from Varanasi to Doha.
 
'We do not have direct flights from Varanasi to Doha, the current consignment has been sent via New Delhi. IndiGO Airline has come forward to lift the shipment. We need more Airlines like AirIndia, Air Vistara to come forward for trans-shipment bonds, which will promote agri export trade from Purvanchal region,' said Dr CB Singh, regional in-charge (UP, Bihar, Uttarakhand) of APEDA (Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority).
 
 
He said that currently, on an average around 3-5 tonnes of mixed vegetables and fruits are being exported daily to the Gulf countries from Varanasi airport. More than 50,000 ton of cereals, fruits and vegetables sourced from the farmers of Purvanchal region have been exported to Nepal, Bangladesh, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom, Australia and Qatar in the last 10 months.
 
He said that currently, APEDA in association with UP Mandi Parishad is setting up a pack house which is mandatory for export at Karkhiyaon which would further boost exports from Purvanchal.
 
According to him, Varanasi, which is the gateway to Purvanchal region consisting of 17 districts, is fast becoming a hub for exports of agricultural and processed food products. The setting up of customs clearance and cold room facilities at Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport aided exports from the religious town, which also has linkages to a robust network of Farmers Producer Organisations (FPOs).
 
He said that APEDA is regularly making efforts towards promoting Purvanchal as an Agri Export Hub. All necessary coordination and requirements are being compiled by APEDA towards promoting the FPO as an exporter. Exports ensure better price realisation and export opportunities. Infrastructure was virtually absent in eastern Uttar Pradesh earlier.
 
The FPO was instrumental in exporting mangoes, fruits and vegetables to UAE, Bahrain and the United Kingdom.
    
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