APEDA holds organic conclave and buyer-seller meet in Guwahati
APEDA, with the Government of Assam, held an Organic Conclave-cum-Buyer Seller Meet in Guwahati to boost agri-exports from Assam, the Commerce Ministry said on 20 January 2026.
Summary
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) organised the event to strengthen export linkages and market access for Assam's agricultural and processed foods. Over 30 exporters, 9 importers and around 50 Farmer Producer Companies took part in business-to-business meetings. Export-potential produce highlighted included Assam Joha rice and other speciality non-basmati rice, banana, pineapple, mandarin orange, Assam lemon, organic ginger, turmeric and black pepper. A session explained the 8th edition of the National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP), including its regulations and labelling rules.
Key facts
- Organiser
- APEDA with Government of Assam
- Venue
- Guwahati
- Participants
- 30+ exporters, 9 importers, ~50 FPCs
- Produce highlighted
- Assam Joha rice, Assam lemon, organic ginger, turmeric, black pepper
- Session
- National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP), 8th Edition
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Where did APEDA organise an Organic Conclave-cum-Buyer Seller Meet with the Assam government in January 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Guwahati
PIB (Commerce): APEDA organised the Organic Conclave-cum-Buyer Seller Meet at Guwahati.
A session at APEDA's Guwahati organic conclave covered which edition of the National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP)?
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Correct answer: D — 8th
PIB (Commerce): the conclave featured a sensitisation session on NPOP 8th Edition, including the regulatory framework and labelling requirements.