Uttarakhand Exports First Consignment of Fresh Litchis to Italy
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitated Uttarakhand's first export of fresh litchis to Italy, marking the state's entry into the European market. The inaugural shipment of one metric tonne, including varieties like Rose Scented, Calcuttia, and Bedana, was dispatched from Dehradun. Known for its sweetness and aroma, the litchi's export is expected to boost farmers' incomes by about 25% over domestic prices and promote quality production practices. This effort involved coordination among APEDA, the Uttarakhand government, farmer groups, exporters, and logistics partners.