Some exporters want the new Board to function under the Ministry of Agriculture, to be carved out of APEDA
As India negotiates a litany of trade deals, the ₹60,000-crore basmati rice segment is strongly pitching for a separate ‘Basmati Rice Board’ on the lines of the Tea and Coffee Boards to be carved out of the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (Apeda).
According to basmati exporters, this Board could ensure focused attention on the entire value chain — from seed production to final exports.
India is one of the world's largest exporters of basmati rice, accounting for almost 6 million tonnes in a financial year, valued around ₹60,000 crore.
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