Gujarat govt seeks APEDA office in State
December 20, 2016
Gandhinagar: Agriculture minister of Gujarat Chimanbhai Saparia today said , the State government will demand APEDA office in Gujarat in its proposal to the central government. He said APEDA office is presently located in Mumbai. APEDA is central government agency that works for export of agricultural produce.
Saparia said, radiation plant at Bavla near Ahmedabad will be upgraded for increase in export of mango in upcoming season.
He further said that new pack houses will be set up in Ahmedabad, Kutch and South Gujarat for export of mango, kharek and vegetables to European countries.
The government intends to increase the facility of pesticide residue testing for export of agri produce, he said adding that farm registration process will be made speedier.
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