Important for UPSC Prelims: Economy
About APEDA
- Established: 1986 (under the APEDA Act, 1985)
- Type: Statutory body
- Administrative Ministry: Ministry of Commerce and Industry
- Mandate: Promotes the export of agricultural and processed food products from India.
Products Covered
- APEDA promotes the export of a wide range of scheduled agricultural and processed food products, including fruits and vegetables, cereals, dairy products, meat and poultry products, processed foods, honey, floriculture products, and confectionery, biscuits and bakery products.
Objectives
- Promote exports of agricultural and processed food products.
- Encourage value addition, food processing and branding.
- Enhance the global competitiveness of Indian agricultural products.
- Improve farmers’ income through better market access and exports.
Key Functions
- Registers exporters of scheduled agricultural products.
- Promotes quality certification and international food safety standards.
- Provides financial assistance for export infrastructure and quality upgradation.
Conclusion
APEDA plays a crucial role in promoting agricultural exports, encouraging value addition, and enhancing the global competitiveness of Indian food products.
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