Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), in its endeavour to promote exports from agriculture produce rich regions of India, last week despatched the first trial shipment of vegetables by sea route from Varanasi to Dubai. Considering the potential of production of fruits and vegetables in the Varanasi region, APEDA is in the process of setting up agri export hubs in 5 districts of the region.
The first trial shipment of a container of fresh vegetables was flagged off by Mr Paban Kumar Borthakur, Chairman, APEDA, and Mr Deepak Agrawal, Commissioner, Varanasi Region, in the presence of Mr Kaushal Raj Sharma, District Magistrate, Varanasi.
