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16 May, 2020
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The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the Agriculture Export Policy, 2018. The Cabinet has also approved the proposal for the establishment of a Monitoring Framework at the Centre with Commerce as the nodal Department with representation from various line Ministries/Departments and Agencies and representatives of concerned State Governments, to oversee the implementation of Agriculture Export Policy.
Vision:” Harness export potential of Indian agriculture, through suitable policy instruments, to make India global power in agriculture and raise farmers’ income.”
Objectives:
The objectives of the Agriculture Export Policy are as under:
Elements of Agriculture Export Policy:
The recommendations in the Agriculture Export Policy have been organised in two categories – Strategic and Operational – as detailed below:
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Strategic
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Policy measures |
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Infrastructure and logistics support |
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Holistic approach to boost exports |
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Greater involvement of State Governments in agri exports |
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Focus on Clusters |
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Promoting value-added exports |
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Marketing and promotion of “Brand India |
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Operational |
Attract private investments into production and processing |
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Establishment of strong quality regimen |
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Research & Development |
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Miscellaneous |
Source: IE
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