APEDA at 40: Functions and Mandate of the Export Body
Why in the news
A Union Minister congratulated APEDA on 40 years, praising its role in boosting India’s agri exports.
Key facts
- Statutory export promotion body under the APEDA Act, 1985 (Act 2 of 1986), operational since 13 February 1986.
- Ministry: Commerce and Industry; it replaced the Processed Food Export Promotion Council (PFEPC).
- Objective: promote, develop and regulate exports of farm and processed food items and lift global competitiveness.
Functions
| Area | Role |
|---|---|
| Promotion | Financial aid, market intelligence, branding |
| Registration | RCMC for exporters of scheduled products |
| Quality | Export standards; inspection of meat and processed foods |
| Packaging | Better packaging, labelling, value addition |
| Organic | Secretariat of NPOP; certification and monitoring |
| Data | Export statistics and policy support |
| Sugar | Oversight of sugar imports |
Coverage
Fruits, vegetables, basmati rice, meat, dairy, cereals, honey, guar gum, flowers, herbal plants, cashew and beverages.
Exam angle
- Parent ministry: Commerce and Industry; NPOP secretariat; RCMC registration.