APEDA facilitates export of 20 tonnes of fortified rice from Chhattisgarh to Papua New Guinea
APEDA said on 5 November 2025 that it had facilitated the export of 20 metric tonnes of fortified rice from Chhattisgarh to Papua New Guinea.
Summary
The Chhattisgarh fortified rice shipment to Papua New Guinea, announced by the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) on 5 November 2025, totalled 20 metric tonnes and was sent by Raipur-based exporter Sponge Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. APEDA Chairman Abhishek Dev said it showed India's capacity to supply science-based, nutrition-oriented food products to world markets.
Key facts
- Quantity
- 20 MT fortified rice
- From/to
- Chhattisgarh to Papua New Guinea
- Exporter
- Sponge Enterprises Pvt. Ltd., Raipur
- APEDA chairman
- Abhishek Dev
Practice MCQs 1 questions
In November 2025, APEDA facilitated the export of 20 metric tonnes of fortified rice from Chhattisgarh to which country?
Show answer
Correct answer: B — Papua New Guinea
APEDA facilitated the export of 20 MT of fortified rice from Chhattisgarh to Papua New Guinea.