The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitated the flag-off of a one MT consignment of GI-tagged Gulbarga Tur Dal from Karnataka to the Maldives. The consignment, exported yesterday by M/s Silken Global Exports and Imports, Mysuru, through its Farmer Producer Organisation (FPO)-led brand, will be transported to the Maldives by sea. The Ministry of Commerce and Industry said that the initiative is aimed at expanding international markets for India’s GI-tagged agricultural products and strengthening the participation of FPO-led brands in agri exports.

It added that a key feature of the export-linked value chain is improved price realisation for farmers, which enables farmers to realise 82 rupees per kg against prevailing market price of 60 rupees per kg. It provides FPOs an opportunity to participate more closely in export-oriented value chains and connect producers with international markets. The Ministry further noted that the export is expected to pave the way for regular shipments of Gulbarga Tur Dal to the Maldives, creating sustained market opportunities for producers and exporters from Karnataka. The initiative is also expected to support greater value realisation for farmers and enable FPOs and farmers to integrate more closely with export-oriented value chains.