APEDA Facilitates Flag-Off of 18 MT of NPOP-Certified Ethnic Rice from Tripura for Export to Austria and the Netherlands
APEDA facilitated the export of 18 metric tonnes of four varieties of NPOP-certified ethnic rice from Tripura to Austria and the Netherlands, expected to give farmers up to 40% higher price realisation compared to domestic markets.
Why It Matters
Relevant for UPSC and state-PSC candidates studying agricultural export promotion, organic certification schemes (NPOP), and the North Eastern Region's economic development.
In Simple Words
A consignment of 18 metric tonnes of four varieties of NPOP-certified ethnic rice from Tripura — Kali Khasa, Harinarayan, Biron and Maimi Hanga rice — was flagged off for export to Austria and the Netherlands, facilitated by APEDA.
The rice was sourced from Farmer Producer Companies supported by the Tripura State Organic Farming Development Agency, and is expected to give participating farmers up to 40% higher price realisation compared with domestic markets.
Key Points
- 18 metric tonnes of NPOP-certified ethnic rice from Tripura exported to Austria and the Netherlands
- Four rice varieties: Kali Khasa, Harinarayan, Biron (white sticky rice) and Maimi Hanga (Black Rice)
- Facilitated by APEDA (Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority)
- Rice sourced from Farmer Producer Companies supported by Tripura State Organic Farming Development Agency (TSOFDA)
- Exported by M/s Pratithi Organic Foods, Sonepat
- Expected to give farmers up to 40% higher price realisation compared with domestic markets
Exam Angle
A. Up to 40% higher price realisation.
Source: Press Information Bureau