India Showcases Export Potential of Organic & Horticulture Produce at EXPO2020 Dubai

The India Pavilion at EXPO2020 Dubai sponsored a lecture titled "Indian Organic and Horticulture Sector–Moving Up the Value Chain" as part of the ongoing 'Food, Agriculture and Livelihood' fortnight to showcase the power of India's organic agriculture and horticulture products in the global market.

"In 'Rising India,' agriculture is a dominating industry that contributes significantly to the Indian economy," Mr. P.K.Swain, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, stated in his introductory remarks. “With 15 agro-climatic zones, fertile soil, and mineral-rich water, the volume, diversity, and quality are all on the rise. India is on its path to becoming the world's food basket, providing both food and nutritional security to the world through good agricultural techniques."

India's organic exports increased by 51% from 2019-20 levels. In 2020-21, India's organic exports totaled 8,88,180 MT. He also stated that, “India is ranked amongst the top ten exporting countries in agriculture and the overall exports have been growing at an extremely significant rate. Despite the pandemic challenges, we were able to achieve this feat and it strengthens India’s positioning as an exporter globally.”
 

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