First Direct Export of GI-Tagged Salem Sago
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What Happened
Why It Matters
Background
History & Context
What Changed
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Export Channel: BEFORE, Salem Sago was exported indirectly through multiple intermediary merchants to international markets; NOW, it is exported directly by SAGOSERVE, the cooperative society holding the GI registration.
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Revenue Realization: BEFORE, middlemen absorbed a significant portion of the export profit margins; NOW, direct international linkages ensure improved price realization for local tapioca farmers.
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Institutional Scope: BEFORE, SAGOSERVE primarily focused on domestic marketing, warehousing, and quality improvement; NOW, it actively functions as a direct international exporter under APEDA's guidance.
Prelims Angle
NCERT Connection
Practice Questions
Q1
Correct Statement(s)Consider the following statements regarding Salem Sago and its recent export: 1. Salem Sago is derived from the starch obtained from the roots of tapioca (cassava). 2. The first direct export of GI-tagged Salem Sago to Canada was executed by SAGOSERVE, eliminating traditional middlemen. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?