Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority explained

Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority
Logo Alt:	Logo of Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority
Abbreviation:	APEDA
Predecessor:	Processed Food Export Promotion Council (PFEPC)
Type:	Government Agency
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Status:	Active
Purpose:	Export promotion of agricultural and processed food products
Headquarters:	New Delhi
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Leader Title:	Chairman
Leader Name:	Dr.Abhisek Dev
Parent Organization:	Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) is an Indian Apex-Export Trade Promotion Active government body.^[1]

APEDA is the premier body of export promotion of fresh vegetables and fruits. It provides the crucial interface between farmers, storehouses, packers, exporters, surface transport, ports, Railways, Airways, and all others engaged in export trade to the international market.^{[2] [3] [4]}

History

It was set up by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry under the Agriculture and Processed Food products Export Development Authority. The Act was passed by Parliament in December 1985. It was formed and came into effect from 13th February 1986 by the notification issued in the Gazette of India.

See also

Federation of Indian Export Organisations

Notes and References

1. Web site: Ministry of Commerce, Govt of India .
2. Web site: APEDA AgriExchange Newsletter - Volume 2713 (Thursday 13 May 2021). agriexchange.apeda.gov.in.
3. Web site: APEDA ACT.
4. Web site: About AgriExchange. 2021-05-16. agriexchange.apeda.gov.in.