APEDA and NABARD sign MoU for agriculture development

Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) and National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) have signed an MoU for agriculture development
APEDA and NABARD sign MoU for agriculture development

New Delhi: At a time when farmers from many states are protesting against the newly introduced three agriculture-related laws, Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) and National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) have signed an MoU to work together to synergize the activities in the interest of agriculture and allied sectors for bringing better value to the stakeholders.

The MoU has been signed by both organisations from the through the virtual-mode from their respective head offices. The MoU has been signed by APEDA's Secretary Dr Sudhanshu NABARD's Chief General Manager Nilay D Kapoor. APEDA's Chairman Dr M Angamuthu and NABARD's Chairman Dr GR Chintala graced the occasion and delivered an address highlighting the need and advantages of collaboration between APEDA and NABARD for implementation of Agri export policy.

According to an official press release from the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, so far twenty cluster level committees have been formed in the cluster districts of potato in Punjab, UP (two separate districts), Isabgol in Rajasthan, Orange, Pomegranate, Grapes, Banana (3 districts) in Maharashtra, Banana in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Mango in UP, Dairy products in Gujarat, UP, Rose onion in Karnataka, Fresh vegetables in UP, Orange in MP and Potato in Gujarat (2 districts). Two rounds of meetings have been conducted in the clusters for sensitization of the stakeholders and discussion on the interventions required.

Areas of Cooperation

  • APEDA and NABARD would jointly work towards capacity development of various stakeholders.  
  • APEDA and NABARD would jointly come towards organizing outreach programs, awareness programs and workshops for stakeholders.
  • To enhance farmers income for doubling the farmers' income as set out by the Government of India.
  • Extending the benefit of relevant schemes/other initiatives of NABARD & APEDA for development of FPOs.
  • APEDA would formulate program in association with NABARD to provide technical know-how to cooperatives/FPOs to the upscale infrastructure created for post-harvest management for APEDA scheduled products to promote exports.
  • To jointly identify clusters in various States for scaling up. APEDA will facilitate exports by the FPOs assisted/promoted by NABARD.

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