Union Ministry launches ₹167 crore mission to develop Arunachal Pradesh's kiwi value chain through cluster-based cultivation and export promotion.
Mission targets transforming India's largest kiwi producer (7,050 MT annually) into premium global organic supplier by addressing post-harvest gaps and certification.
Interventions include building 2,000 MT cold-chain capacity, restoring organic certification, and integrating 1,500 farmers across six cultivation clusters.
Strategic focus leverages November-January harvest window to target international markets during New Zealand's off-season through branding and value addition.