APEDA helps export Amrapali mangoes from Jharkhand's women-led FPCs to Dubai
APEDA facilitated the commercial export of 2 MT of Amrapali mangoes from Gumla and Deoghar in Jharkhand to Dubai on 3 July 2026, sourced from women-led farmer producer companies (announced 7 July).
Summary
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitated the commercial export of 2 metric tonnes of Amrapali mangoes from the Aspirational District of Gumla and Aspirational Block of Deoghar in Jharkhand to Dubai on 3 July 2026, as announced on 7 July. The mangoes, for Lulu stores in Dubai, came from three women-led Farmer Producer Companies promoted by Palash–JSLPS. The orchards were developed by tribal women farmers under the Birsa Harit Gram Yojana, run in convergence with MGNREGA. Members of the FPCs earned nearly 180% more than local market prices.
Key facts
- Export
- 2 MT Amrapali mangoes, Jharkhand to Dubai, 3 July 2026
- Sources
- Gumla (Aspirational District) and Deoghar (Aspirational Block)
- Growers
- 3 women-led FPCs promoted by Palash–JSLPS
- Orchard scheme
- Birsa Harit Gram Yojana, with MGNREGA convergence
- Returns
- Nearly 180% higher than local market prices
- Retail
- Lulu stores, Dubai
Practice MCQs 2 questions
To which destination did APEDA facilitate the export of Amrapali mangoes from Jharkhand in July 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Dubai
2 MT of Amrapali mangoes from Gumla and Deoghar were exported to Dubai for Lulu stores.
The orchards behind Jharkhand's July 2026 Amrapali mango export were developed under which scheme?
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Correct answer: B — Birsa Harit Gram Yojana
The orchards were developed by tribal women farmers under the Birsa Harit Gram Yojana, in convergence with MGNREGA.