Agricultural Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) celebrated its 36th Foundation Day on 13 Feb. APEDA actively supported the Govt in taking the export of agricultural products to 20.67 billion dollar in 2020-21 from 0.6 billion dollar in 1986 when it was founded. Commerce and Industry Ministry said, it also helped to expand the export basket to several countries. The target given to APEDA in the current financial year is 23.7 billion dollar, out of which more than 70% has been achieved till January this year.
