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 of Amrapali mangoes from Jharkhand to Dubai on July 3, 2026. The consignment was exported by M/s Fair Exports (India) Pvt. Ltd. for retail distribution across Lulu stores in Dubai, marking a significant milestone in promoting exports from tribal and women-led farmer collectives.
The export initiative specifically sourced mangoes from three women-led Farmer Producer Companies (FPCs) promoted by Palash – Jharkhand State Livelihood Promotion Society (JSLPS). One 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 one metric tonne came from Mohanpur Ajeevika Mahila Kisan Producer Society in Deoghar district. These orchards were developed by tribal women farmers under the Birsa Harit Gram Yojana, implemented in convergence with MGNREGA and supported by the Government of Jharkhand.
The economic impact has been substantial, with members of the women-led FPCs realizing nearly 180% higher returns than prevailing local market prices. Each participating FPC 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.
APEDA's support included comprehensive capacity building programs. In May 2026, APEDA organized a dedicated 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. Additionally, on September 19, 2025, APEDA's Regional Office in Kolkata organized an Export-Oriented Capacity Development Programme for Women Entrepreneurs and Self-Help Groups at Baswariya village in Devipur block of Deoghar district, which saw participation from 105 stakeholders including women entrepreneurs, Self-Help Groups, Farmer Producer Organisations, and officials from various departments.
The initiative 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, symbolizing the successful collaboration among multiple stakeholders in connecting rural producers with international markets.