APEDA holds Chintan Shivir on export strategy for agri and processed foods
APEDA held a high-level Chintan Shivir in New Delhi, announced on 4 May 2025, to deliberate on strategies for boosting exports of agricultural and processed food products.
Summary
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) organised a high-level Chintan Shivir in New Delhi to frame an export growth strategy for agricultural and processed food products, the Commerce Ministry said on 4 May 2025. The inaugural session was co-chaired by Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal and Food Processing Industries Secretary Subrata Gupta. Barthwal said the government is committed to reducing logistical barriers and improving market access, and called for academia and research institutions to be part of consultations on agri exports.
Key facts
- Organiser
- APEDA
- Place
- New Delhi
- Co-chairs
- Sunil Barthwal (Commerce Secretary); Subrata Gupta (Secretary, MoFPI)
- Focus
- Export strategy for agri and processed foods; logistics and market access
Practice MCQs 1 questions
Consider the following statements about APEDA's Chintan Shivir announced on 4 May 2025: 1. It was held in Mumbai. 2. Its inaugural session was co-chaired by the Secretaries of the Department of Commerce and the Ministry of Food Processing Industries. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Show answer
Correct answer: B — 2 only
Only 2 is correct. The Chintan Shivir was held in New Delhi.