The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, organised an Organic Conclave-cum-Buyer Seller Meet at Guwahati, in collaboration with the Government of Assam.

The event was aimed at strengthening agri-export linkages and improving market access for Assam’s agricultural and processed food products.

The conclave witnessed participation from over 30 exporters, 9 importers and around 50 Farmer Producer Companies (FPCs) from Assam.

The Buyer Seller Meet provided a structured platform for business-to-business interactions, enabling stakeholders to explore trade opportunities and establish long-term partnerships with domestic and international buyers.

Assam, with its rich agro-climatic diversity, produces a wide range of export-potential commodities.

In addition to Assam Joha Rice and various non-basmati speciality rice varieties, fruits and vegetables such as banana, pineapple, mandarin orange, Assam lemon, organic ginger, turmeric, black pepper, along with a range of horticultural and other organic produce, offer strong opportunities to expand the State’s presence in global agricultural markets.

The conclave also featured a sensitisation session on the National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP) 8th Edition, including the regulatory framework and labelling requirements.