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APEDA facilitated the first-ever sea shipment of value-added flavoured Makhana from Darbhanga, Bihar, to Canada on 29 July 2026. The consignment comprised 7 metric tonnes packed in two containers and was dispatched through Mundra Port to ZKV Foods, Canada.
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India's push towards value-added agricultural exports has been ongoing since 2015, with initiatives such as 'Make in India' and 'Agricultural Export Policy' aimed at enhancing the competitiveness of Indian agricultural products and promoting their export.
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Discuss the role of value addition and export opportunities in enhancing farmers' returns for Bihar's flagship agricultural product, Makhana.
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The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) is under which ministry?
APEDA is a regulatory body under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, responsible for promoting exports of agricultural and processed food products.
How much higher are the returns that Makhana farmers can realise through value addition and improved access to international markets?
The export of value-added flavoured Makhana has enabled associated Makhana farmers to realise over 50 per cent higher returns.
Consider the following statements regarding Makhana Exports: 1. The export of value-added flavoured Makhana has enabled associated Makhana farmers to realise over 20 per cent higher returns through value addition and improved access to international markets. 2. APEDA facilitated the flag-off of the first-ever sea shipment of value-added flavoured Makhana from Darbhanga, Bihar, to Canada on 1 August 2026. 3. The export of flavoured Makhana is expected to further diversify export opportunities while enhancing the global recognition of this unique product. How many of the above statements are correct?
Statement-1 is incorrect because it claims a lower percentage increase in returns compared to the actual 50 per cent mentioned. Statement-2 is incorrect because it mentions an incorrect date for the flag-off ceremony. Statement-3 is correct as it aligns with fact #9.
Consider the following two statements: Statement-I: APEDA facilitated the export of value-added flavoured Makhana to Canada. Statement-II: The export of value-added flavored Makhana has enabled associated farmers to realise higher returns through value addition and improved access to international markets, prompting APEDA to facilitate its export. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Statement-1 is correct as it directly mentions APEDA's role in facilitating the export. Statement-2 is also correct, but it does not explain why APEDA facilitated the export; instead, it describes a consequence of the export.