In a significant achievement for India’s floriculture industry, especially in the North Eastern Region (NER), the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has successfully overseen the first-ever export of Anthurium flowers from Mizoram to Singapore. The shipment, which included 1,024 cut flowers weighing 70 kg packed in 50 corrugated boxes, was sent out through Kolkata. This initiative not only showcases the floriculture potential of Mizoram but also boosts India’s agricultural exports and brings economic advantages to local farmers, including women.
Key Points:
– APEDA has achieved a significant milestone by facilitating the first export of Anthurium flowers from Mizoram to Singapore.
– The export consisted of 1,024 cut flowers weighing 70 kg, packaged in 50 corrugated boxes, and shipped via Kolkata.
– This initiative showcases the floriculture potential of Mizoram and enhances India’s agricultural export capabilities.
– The export is expected to provide economic benefits to local farmers, particularly women.
– APEDA operates as a statutory body under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, with a focus on promoting agricultural and processed food exports globally.
