**Executive Summary**
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitated the commercial export of two metric tonnes of Amrapali mangoes from Jharkhand to Dubai on July 3, 2026. This initiative, involving women-led Farmer Producer Companies (FPCs), achieved 180% higher returns than local market prices. The project highlights the success of capacity-building programs and the convergence of state and central schemes in connecting rural tribal farmers to international retail markets.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Export Logistics and Destinations**
* **Volume and Date:** Two metric tonnes (MT) of premium Amrapali mangoes were exported on July 3, 2026.
* **Exporters:** The consignment was handled by M/s Fair Exports (India) Pvt. Ltd.
* **Retail Target:** The produce is destined for retail distribution across Lulu stores in Dubai.
* **Origin:** Mangoes were sourced from the Aspirational District of Gumla and the Aspirational Block of Deoghar in Jharkhand.
**Sourcing and Farmer Collectives**
* **Participating FPCs:** Sourcing was split between MVM Baghima Palkot Producer Company Limited and Raidih Agri Producer Company Limited (1 MT total) and Mohanpur Ajeevika Mahila Kisan Producer Society (1 MT).
* **Promotion:** These FPCs are promoted by Palash – Jharkhand State Livelihood Promotion Society (JSLPS).
* **Production Schemes:** Orchards were developed by tribal women farmers under the Birsa Harit Gram Yojana in convergence with MGNREGA.
**Economic and Social Impact**
* **Increased Income:** Participating farmers realized nearly 180% higher returns compared to prevailing local market prices.
* **Scale of Benefit:** The initiative impacts over 50,000 member farmers represented by FPCs, each having more than 1,500 shareholders.
* **Collaboration:** The project involved successful cooperation between APEDA, the Government of Jharkhand, district administrations, and development partners.
**Capacity Building and Training**
* **Quality Standards:** In May 2026, APEDA conducted training for eight FPCs on international quality standards, post-harvest handling, and export procedures.
* **Women’s Outreach:** A dedicated Export-Oriented Capacity Development Programme was held in September 2025 for 105 participants, including women entrepreneurs and Self-Help Groups (SHGs).
* **Institutional Support:** Training focused on APEDA’s Financial Assistance Scheme and institutional support available for global agricultural trade.
**Impact Analysis**
**Women-led Farmer Producer Companies (FPCs)**
**Impact**
FPCs gained direct access to international markets, bypassing local price limitations and achieving significantly higher profit margins (180%).
**Action Required**
FPCs must continue adhering to international quality standards and post-harvest handling practices to maintain eligibility for premium overseas markets.
**APEDA (Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority)**
**Impact**
Successfully demonstrated the viability of Jharkhand’s horticulture sector for export, fulfilling its mandate to develop export-ready farmer collectives.
**Action Required**
Continue organizing capacity-building programs and market facilitation activities to strengthen the outreach of women entrepreneurs and tribal farmers.
**Government of Jharkhand / JSLPS**
**Impact**
The initiative validated the effectiveness of state schemes like the Birsa Harit Gram Yojana and emphasized the benefits of inter-departmental convergence.
**Action Required**
Provide sustained support for orchard development and infrastructure to scale up production for future export consignments.
**M/s Fair Exports (India) Pvt. Ltd. / Lulu Stores**
**Impact**
Secured a supply of premium-quality mangoes for international retail distribution.
**Action Required**
Coordinate with local FPCs and APEDA to ensure a consistent supply chain for future seasonal exports.
Key Entities Referenced
Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA): The primary regulatory body under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry responsible for facilitating the commercial export and conducting capacity-building for farmer collectives.
Birsa Harit Gram Yojana: A state-supported scheme in Jharkhand under which orchards were developed by tribal women farmers to produce export-quality mangoes.
Jharkhand State Livelihood Promotion Society (JSLPS): The state agency (under the Palash brand) that promotes and supports the women-led Farmer Producer Companies (FPCs) involved in the export initiative.
MGNREGA: The national employment guarantee scheme implemented in convergence with state programs to provide foundational support for orchard development.
Gumla and Deoghar districts, Jharkhand: The specific Aspirational District and Block locations central to the production and facilitation of the Amrapali mango export consignment.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
APEDA Facilitates Commercial Export of
Amrapali Mangoes from Jharkhand to Dubai
Export Initiative Delivers 180% Higher Returns to Women-Led
Farmer Producer Companies in Jharkhand
प्रव तथ: 07 JUL 2026 2:12PM by PIB Delhi
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the
Ministry of Commerce & Industry, has facilitated the commercial export of 2 metric tonnes (MT) of
Amrapali mangoes from the Aspirational District of Gumla and Aspirational Block of Deoghar in
Jharkhand to Dubai on July 3, 2026. The consignment was exported by M/s Fair Exports (India) Pvt. Ltd.
for retail distribution across Lulu stores in Dubai, marking another milestone in promoting exports from
tribal and women-led farmer collectives.
The export consignment comprised premium-quality Amrapali mangoes sourced from three women-led
Farmer Producer Companies (FPCs) promoted by Palash – Jharkhand State Livelihood Promotion Society
(JSLPS). One metric tonne was sourced from APEDA-registered MVM Baghima Palkot Producer
Company Limited and Raidih Agri Producer Company Limited in Gumla district, while the remaining one
metric tonne was sourced from Mohanpur Ajeevika Mahila Kisan Producer Society in Deoghar district.
The orchards have been developed by tribal women farmers under the Birsa Harit Gram Yojana,
implemented in convergence with MGNREGA and supported by the Government of Jharkhand.
The consignment was ceremonially flagged off in the presence of the Deputy Commissioner and Deputy
Development Commissioner of the respective districts, along with representatives of APEDA, JSLPS and
other line departments. The flag-off symbolised the successful collaboration among APEDA, the
Government of Jharkhand, district administrations, women-led FPCs, exporters and development partners
in connecting rural producers with international markets.
The export has delivered significant economic benefits to the participating farmers, with members of the
women-led FPCs realising nearly 180 per cent higher returns than prevailing local market prices. The
initiative demonstrates the potential of export market access in enhancing farmers' incomes while
encouraging greater participation of women producers in export-oriented agriculture. Each of the
participating FPCs has more than 1,500 shareholders and collectively represents over 50,000 member
farmers, extending the benefits of the initiative to a large farming community.
The export reflects APEDA's sustained efforts to develop export-ready farmer collectives through capacity
building, quality enhancement and market facilitation. In May 2026, APEDA organised a dedicated
capacity-building programme in the Palkot area of Gumla district to sensitise members and Board of
Directors of eight Farmer Producer Companies on international quality standards, post-harvest handling
practices and export procedures, enabling them to meet the requirements of premium overseas markets.
Representatives from the district offices of Agriculture, Horticulture, JSLPS, District Industries Centre
(DIC) and other line departments also participated in the programme.Further strengthening its outreach among women entrepreneurs, APEDA's Regional Office, Kolkata,
organised an Export-Oriented Capacity Development Programme for Women Entrepreneurs and Self-Help
Groups on September 19, 2025, at Baswariya village in Devipur block of Deoghar district. Around 105
participants, including women entrepreneurs, Self-Help Groups, Farmer Producer Organisations, and
officials from the Department of Horticulture, Agriculture Department, NABARD and APEDA,
participated in the programme. The session focused on creating awareness about APEDA's mandate,
Financial Assistance Scheme, export opportunities, key export procedures and institutional support
available for women entrepreneurs to participate in global agricultural trade.
The initiative highlights the growing export potential of Jharkhand's horticulture sector and reflects
APEDA's continued efforts to strengthen women-led farmer collectives through capacity building, market
linkages and export facilitation.
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