Amrapali Mango Export from Jharkhand to Dubai via APEDA
Why in the news
Jharkhand’s mangoes reached the Gulf market when APEDA arranged a shipment of the Amrapali variety to Dubai.
Key facts
- The agency behind the shipment: APEDA.
- Quantity: 2 metric tonnes of Amrapali mangoes.
- Origin: Gumla and Deoghar districts of Jharkhand.
- Suppliers: women-led Farmer Producer Companies.
- Retail outlet in Dubai: Lulu stores.
- Impact: farmers’ returns improved by about 180%, and exports from tribal areas got a push.
Consignment at a glance
| Point | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product | Amrapali mango |
| Volume | 2 metric tonnes |
| Source districts | Gumla, Deoghar (Jharkhand) |
| Destination | Dubai |
| Gain for growers | About 180% |
Exam angle
- Facilitating body: APEDA, which supports agricultural exports.
- Variety: Amrapali; state: Jharkhand; destination: Dubai.
- Producer model: women-led Farmer Producer Companies.