Synopsis
On March 22, the Indian government announced the export of 30 MT of GI-tagged jaggery from western Uttar Pradesh to Bangladesh, marking a significant leap in agricultural exports and benefiting local farmers through established FPOs.Key Takeaways
- 30 MT of GI-tagged jaggery has been exported to Bangladesh.
- Initiative aims to empower local Farmer Producer Organisations.
- High demand for Muzaffarnagar and Shamli jaggery in international markets.
- APEDA supports direct agricultural exports from Uttar Pradesh.
- Brijnandan Agro FPC is now actively involved in international trade.
New Delhi, March 22 (NationPress) In a significant boost to agricultural exports, a shipment of 30 metric tonnes (MT) of GI-tagged jaggery from western Uttar Pradesh has been dispatched for export to Bangladesh, as announced by the government on Saturday.
The ceremonial flag-off, organized by the Basmati Export Development Foundation (BEDF) under the guidance of APEDA, occurred on January 30, 2025.
This initiative signifies the commencement of direct exports of jaggery from western Uttar Pradesh to Bangladesh through Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) and Farmer Producer Companies (FPCs), according to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
Prasanna Chaudhary, MLA from Shamli, emphasized the exceptional quality of jaggery produced in Muzaffarnagar and Shamli, which is increasingly sought after in international markets.
He expressed gratitude to APEDA for its ongoing support in facilitating exports and highlighted the essential role of state government assistance in maintaining quality standards for global competitiveness.
Reiterating the vision of APEDA Chairman Abhishek Dev, Dr. Ritesh Sharma, Joint Director of BEDF, emphasized the necessity of empowering FPOs for direct agricultural exports, ensuring that the farming community reaps maximum benefits.
Established in 2023, the Brijnandan Agro Farmer Producer Company (FPC) comprises 545 members, including two women directors.
The FPO actively engages in exporting jaggery, sugarcane products, Basmati rice, and pulses. With training and technical support from BEDF, its members are well-prepared to meet international production and export standards.
“With APEDA’s backing, this represents the third successful export story of an FPO from western Uttar Pradesh, following the export of Basmati rice by Neer Adarsh Organic Farmer Producer Co Ltd. to Lebanon and Oman in 2023 and 2024
Importantly, this is the only FPO in Uttar Pradesh to receive financial assistance amounting to Rs 4 lakh under the state’s Agri Export Policy.
This initiative marks a noteworthy step towards widening agricultural export opportunities for Uttar Pradesh, empowering farmers, and ensuring a sustainable and profitable future for India's agriculture sector.
