Arunachal Pradesh Sends Kiwi Fruit Trial Shipment to Dubai
Arunachal Pradesh's Kiwi Export Initiative
The consignment was flagged off at the Arunachal Pradesh Civil Secretariat (Photo: AT)
Itanagar, Oct 27: In a significant move towards entering the global horticulture market, Arunachal Pradesh has dispatched a trial shipment of 1.5 tonnes of kiwi fruit to Dubai, UAE. This shipment will be showcased at LuLu Hypermarket LLC outlets.
The consignment was officially launched from the Arunachal Pradesh Civil Secretariat on Monday, aiming to explore export possibilities for local kiwi producers and enhance access to international markets for the state's agricultural products.
Present at the event were Agriculture and Allied Departments Minister Gabriel D Wangsu, along with MLA and Trade and Commerce Minister Advisor Dr Mohesh Chai and Ziro-Hapoli MLA Hage Appa. Officials from relevant departments, representatives from the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), and kiwi growers also attended.
This initiative is a collaborative effort between the state Departments of Trade and Commerce and Horticulture, in partnership with APEDA, under the Arunachal Kiwi Project.
The shipment is intended for promotional purposes at LuLu Hypermarket outlets, showcasing the quality of kiwi grown in Arunachal and evaluating its market potential abroad.
The project aims to enhance market connections, promote value addition, and boost farmers' incomes. It also emphasizes the significance of quality standards, post-harvest management, and packaging to meet international market demands.
This trial shipment is anticipated to assist in identifying potential buyers and evaluating sustainable export opportunities, paving the way for kiwi and other exportable commodities from the state.