Union minister of state for commerce and industry Anupriya Patel reiterated the government’s dedication to enhancing farmers’ income during a recent event.
Efforts to Increase Agricultural Export
Several measures have been initiated towards boosting agricultural exports, notably through the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA).
Addressing Stakeholders in Agri-Export
Patel addressed a gathering comprising farmers and agri-produce buyers at the ‘Agri-Export: Capacity building cum buyer-seller meet’ organized by APEDA in Mirzapur, where she emphasized the importance of agricultural exports.
Importance of Agricultural Exports
Highlighting the significance of agricultural exports, Patel emphasized their contribution to the nation’s foreign exchange reserves and the upliftment of farmers’ livelihoods.
Government’s Infrastructure Focus
Patel underscored the government’s emphasis on infrastructure development in various agricultural sectors, including horticulture, spices, and marine products.
‘Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Niryat Suvidha Kendra’
She mentioned an upcoming project, the ‘Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Niryat Suvidha Kendra,’ which is slated to be established in Chunar, Mirzapur, aiming to bolster agricultural exports from the region.
APEDA’s Role in Export Enhancement
Abhishek Dev, chairman of APEDA, elaborated on the organization’s commitment to fostering export opportunities for Farmers’ Producer Organizations (FPOs) and farmers by facilitating market linkages and enhancing export infrastructure.
APEDA’s Commitment and Future Initiatives
Dev reiterated APEDA’s commitment to augmenting the incomes of all stakeholders in the agricultural export value chain, especially farmers, through training and exposure to emerging market opportunities. He assured continued efforts in organizing similar events for the benefit of stakeholders.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs):
- Who addressed the gathering at the ‘Agri-Export: Capacity building cum buyer-seller meet’ in Mirzapur?
- A) Anupriya Patel
- B) Abhishek Dev
- C) CB Singh
- D) None of the above
- Answer: A) Anupriya Patel
- What organization is actively involved in efforts to increase agricultural exports?
- A) FPO
- B) APEDA
- C) WTO
- D) UNICEF
- Answer: B) APEDA
- Where is the ‘Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Niryat Suvidha Kendra’ project set to be established?
- A) Mirzapur
- B) Delhi
- C) Chunar, Mirzapur
- D) Varanasi
- Answer: C) Chunar, Mirzapur
- Who highlighted the government’s commitment to enhancing export opportunities for FPOs and farmers?
- A) Anupriya Patel
- B) Abhishek Dev
- C) CB Singh
- D) None of the above
- Answer: B) Abhishek Dev