APEDA Facilitates Commercial Export of Amrapali Mangoes from Jharkhand to Dubai
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, has successfully facilitated the commercial export of 2 metric tonnes (MT) of Amrapali mangoes from Jharkhand to Dubai on July 3, 2026. The export originated from the Aspirational District of Gumla and Aspirational Block of Deoghar in Jharkhand, marking a significant milestone in promoting exports from tribal and women-led farmer collectives.
The consignment was exported by M/s Fair Exports (India) Pvt. Ltd. for retail distribution across Lulu stores in Dubai. The premium-quality Amrapali mangoes were sourced from three women-led Farmer Producer Companies (FPCs) promoted by Palash – Jharkhand State Livelihood Promotion Society (JSLPS). Specifically, 1 metric tonne was sourced from APEDA-registered MVM Baghima Palkot Producer Company Limited and Raidih Agri Producer Company Limited in Gumla district, while the remaining 1 metric tonne was sourced from Mohanpur Ajeevika Mahila Kisan Producer Society in Deoghar district.
The orchards have been developed by tribal women farmers under the Birsa Harit Gram Yojana, implemented in convergence with MGNREGA and supported by the Government of Jharkhand. The export initiative has delivered substantial economic benefits, with members of the women-led FPCs realizing nearly 180% higher returns than prevailing local market prices.
Each of the participating FPCs has more than 1,500 shareholders and collectively represents over 50,000 member farmers, extending the benefits of this initiative to a large farming community. The consignment was ceremonially flagged off in the presence of the Deputy Commissioner and Deputy Development Commissioner of the respective districts, along with representatives of APEDA, JSLPS and other line departments.
APEDA has conducted sustained capacity-building efforts to develop export-ready farmer collectives. In May 2026, APEDA organized a dedicated capacity-building program in the Palkot area of Gumla district to sensitize members and Board of Directors of eight Farmer Producer Companies on international quality standards, post-harvest handling practices, and export procedures. Representatives from district offices of Agriculture, Horticulture, JSLPS, District Industries Centre (DIC) and other line departments also participated.
Additionally, APEDA's Regional Office in Kolkata organized an Export-Oriented Capacity Development Programme for Women Entrepreneurs and Self-Help Groups on September 19, 2025, at Baswariya village in Devipur block of Deoghar district. Approximately 105 participants attended, including women entrepreneurs, Self-Help Groups, Farmer Producer Organisations, and officials from the Department of Horticulture, Agriculture Department, NABARD and APEDA. The session focused on creating awareness about APEDA's mandate, Financial Assistance Scheme, export opportunities, key export procedures, and institutional support available for women entrepreneurs.