Agriculture & FoodSkim2025-06-28

First Export of Punjab Rose-Scented Litchi

What Happened

APEDA facilitated the first-ever export of rose-scented litchis from Pathankot, Punjab, to Qatar and the UAE on June 28, 2025. This shipment marks the entry of Punjab's specific litchi variety into the international high-value market.

Why It Matters

It diversifies India's agricultural export basket beyond traditional regions and integrates local farmers into global value chains to improve income.

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