APEDA and Arunachal Pradesh host International Conclave cum Buyer-Seller Meet at Tawang
APEDA and the Government of Arunachal Pradesh hosted an International Conclave cum Buyer-Seller Meet at the Kalawangpo Convention Hall, Tawang, bringing together 11 buyers from 3 countries, 17 exporters and over 350 farmers, APEDA said on 12 April 2025.
Summary
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), with the Government of Arunachal Pradesh, hosted an International Conclave cum Buyer-Seller Meet at the Kalawangpo Convention Hall in Tawang, according to a Commerce Ministry release of 12 April 2025. It brought together 11 international buyers from 3 countries, 17 exporters from 7 States/UTs and over 350 farmers. Chief Minister Pema Khandu highlighted the state's GI-tagged Khaw Tai (Khamti) rice and produce such as mandarin, kiwi, apple, persimmon and yak cheese (Churpi) as export opportunities.
Key facts
- Organisers
- APEDA and Government of Arunachal Pradesh
- Venue
- Kalawangpo Convention Hall, Tawang
- Participants
- 11 buyers from 3 countries, 17 exporters from 7 States/UTs, 350+ farmers
- Products highlighted
- GI-tagged Khaw Tai (Khamti) rice, mandarin, kiwi, apple, persimmon, yak cheese (Churpi)
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Where did APEDA and the Government of Arunachal Pradesh host an International Conclave cum Buyer-Seller Meet in April 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Tawang
Tawang, at the Kalawangpo Convention Hall.
Which GI-tagged rice of Arunachal Pradesh was highlighted by Chief Minister Pema Khandu at the APEDA conclave in Tawang?
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Correct answer: B — Khaw Tai (Khamti) rice
Khaw Tai (Khamti) rice, along with produce such as kiwi and yak cheese (Churpi).
Consider the following statements about the APEDA International Conclave cum Buyer-Seller Meet at Tawang: 1. It brought together 11 international buyers from 3 countries. 2. It was held at the Kalawangpo Convention Hall. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. The meet had 11 buyers from 3 countries, 17 exporters from 7 States/UTs and over 350 farmers, at the Kalawangpo Convention Hall, Tawang.