APEDA facilitates export of GI-tagged Gulbarga Tur Dal from Karnataka to the Maldives
On 24 September 2026 APEDA facilitated the flag-off of a 1 metric tonne consignment of GI-tagged Gulbarga Tur Dal from Karnataka to the Maldives.
Summary
Through this export-linked channel, farmers realised ₹82 per kg against the prevailing market price of ₹60 per kg — more than 30% higher. The consignment was exported by M/s Silken Global Exports and Imports, Mysuru, through its FPO-led brand and is being shipped by sea. The initiative aims to expand markets for GI-tagged farm products and bring FPOs into export value chains.
Key facts
- Product
- GI-tagged Gulbarga Tur Dal, Karnataka
- Destination
- Maldives, by sea
- Quantity
- 1 metric tonne; flagged off 24 September 2026
- Farmer price
- ₹82/kg vs market ₹60/kg (30%+ higher)
- Exporter
- Silken Global Exports and Imports, Mysuru (FPO-led brand)
Practice MCQs 2 questions
In September 2026 APEDA facilitated the export of GI-tagged Gulbarga Tur Dal from Karnataka to which country?
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Correct answer: D — Maldives
A 1 MT consignment was flagged off to the Maldives on 24 September 2026, to be shipped by sea.
What price per kg did farmers realise through the export-linked channel for Gulbarga Tur Dal, against a market price of ₹60 per kg?
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Correct answer: B — ₹82
Farmers realised ₹82 per kg, more than 30% above the prevailing market price of ₹60 per kg.