APEDA facilitates first export of GI-tagged Tezpur Litchi from Assam to Dubai
On 7 June 2026, APEDA facilitated the first export consignment of GI-tagged Tezpur Litchi, one metric tonne, from Assam to Dubai.
Summary
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, facilitated the first export consignment of GI-tagged Tezpur Litchi from Assam to Dubai on 7 June 2026. The one-metric-tonne consignment was flagged off in the presence of Tezpur MLA Prithiraj Rava, APEDA Chairman Abhishek Dev and the District Commissioner of Sonitpur, with M/s DMR Green Valley Agro Fresh Pvt Ltd as exporter. Tezpur Litchi is known for its sweetness, bright-red colour and aroma; varieties grown in the region include Bombaya, Bilati, Elaichi, Piyaji and Sahi. Growers linked to the export chain received nearly 10% higher prices than prevailing domestic rates.
Key facts
- Date
- 7 June 2026
- Product
- GI-tagged Tezpur Litchi, Assam
- Destination
- Dubai
- Quantity
- 1 metric tonne
- Facilitator
- APEDA (Ministry of Commerce & Industry)
- Farmer benefit
- ~10% higher prices than domestic rates
- Varieties
- Bombaya, Bilati, Elaichi, Piyaji, Sahi
Practice MCQs 3 questions
The first export consignment of GI-tagged Tezpur Litchi from Assam, facilitated by APEDA on 7 June 2026, was sent to:
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Correct answer: A — Dubai
APEDA facilitated the first export consignment of GI-tagged Tezpur Litchi from Assam to Dubai.
What was the size of the first export consignment of Tezpur Litchi sent on 7 June 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 1 metric tonne
The consignment was of one metric tonne.
Consider the following statements about the Tezpur Litchi export of 7 June 2026: 1. APEDA, which facilitated it, functions under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry. 2. Growers linked to the export chain received nearly 10% higher prices than prevailing domestic rates. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — Both 1 and 2
Both are stated in the Commerce Ministry release.