**Executive Summary**
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, organized an Organic Conclave-cum-Buyer Seller Meet in Guwahati, Assam, aimed at strengthening agri-export linkages and improving market access for Assam's agricultural and processed food products. The event saw participation from over 30 exporters, 9 importers, and around 50 Farmer Producer Companies (FPCs) from Assam. The conclave featured a sensitization session on the National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP) 8th Edition.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Event Overview:**
* APEDA organized an Organic Conclave-cum-Buyer Seller Meet in Guwahati, Assam.
* The event aimed to strengthen agri-export linkages and improve market access.
* **Participation:**
* Over 30 exporters, 9 importers, and 50 FPCs from Assam participated.
* The meet provided a platform for business interactions and long-term partnerships.
* **Assam's Export Potential:**
* Assam has a rich agro-climatic diversity with export-potential commodities.
* Products include Assam Joha Rice, speciality rice, fruits, vegetables, and organic produce.
* **National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP):**
* A sensitization session was held on NPOP 8th Edition, covering regulatory framework and labelling.
* The session aimed to enhance awareness and compliance with international standards.
* **Government Support:**
* The State is committed to transforming regional farm produce into globally competitive exports.
* Focused support in aggregation, certification, infrastructure, and market access will be provided.
* **APEDA's Initiatives:**
* APEDA appreciated the coordination and support of the Government of Assam in export promotion.
* APEDA supports farmer-friendly provisions in the revised NPOP.
* APEDA is expanding market access through Organic Mutual Recognition and Free Trade Agreements.
**Impact Analysis**
**Farmer Producer Companies (FPCs)**
* **Impact:** Increased opportunities to explore trade and establish partnerships with buyers.
* **Action Required:** Comply with international quality and certification standards.
**Exporters**
* **Impact:** Enhanced awareness of regulatory framework and labelling requirements. Increased opportunities for direct interactions with producers and buyers.
* **Action Required:** Adopt practices that adhere to international quality and certification standards.
**Importers**
* **Impact:** Access to a structured platform for sourcing organic agricultural products from Assam.
* **Action Required:** Establish long-term partnerships with local producers and exporters.
**Government of Assam**
* **Impact:** Strengthened agri-export linkages and improved market access for Assam's agricultural and processed food products.
* **Action Required:** Provide focused support in aggregation, certification, infrastructure, and market access.
**APEDA**
* **Impact:** Integrate regional strengths into India's agri-export growth story and position Assam as a key contributor to high-value and sustainable agricultural exports.
* **Action Required:** Continued partnership with the State government to transform regional farm produce into globally competitive exports.
Key Entities Referenced
APEDA: Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority; the organizer and primary subject of the event
National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP): Referenced for its regulatory framework and relevance to organic export compliance
Assam: The location/state central to the policy's focus on strengthening agri-exports
Farmer Producer Companies (FPCs): Key participants in the conclave
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
APEDA Organizes Organic Conclave-cum-Buyer
Seller Meet to Strengthen Agri-Exports from
Assam
Over 30 Exporters, 9 Importers and 50 FPCs Participate in
APEDA Buyer Seller Meet
प्रव तथ: 20 JAN 2026 12:53PM by PIB Delhi
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the
Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, organised an Organic Conclave-cum-Buyer
Seller Meet at Guwahati, in collaboration with the Government of Assam. The event was aimed at
strengthening agri-export linkages and improving market access for Assam’s agricultural and processed
food products.
The conclave witnessed participation from over 30 exporters, 9 importers and around 50 Farmer Producer
Companies (FPCs) from Assam. The Buyer Seller Meet provided a structured platform for business-to-
business interactions, enabling stakeholders to explore trade opportunities and establish long-term
partnerships with domestic and international buyers.
Assam, with its rich agro-climatic diversity, produces a wide range of export-potential commodities. In
addition to Assam Joha Rice and various non-basmati speciality rice varieties, fruits and vegetables such
as banana, pineapple, mandarin orange, Assam lemon, organic ginger, turmeric, black pepper, along with a
range of horticultural and other organic produce, offer strong opportunities to expand the State’s presence
in global agricultural markets.
The conclave also featured a sensitisation session on the National Programme for Organic Production
(NPOP) 8th Edition, including the regulatory framework and labelling requirements. The session aimed at
enhancing awareness among exporters, Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs), FPCs and entrepreneurs to
ensure compliance with international quality and certification standards. The Buyer Seller Meet facilitated
direct interactions among producers, exporters and buyers, supporting the development of new trade
partnerships.
Addressing the gathering, Minister of Agriculture, Horticulture and Excise, Government of Assam, Shri
Atul Bora, stated that Assam and the Northeast possess a rich basket of high-quality, organically grown
agricultural and horticultural products, including Joha Rice, speciality rice varieties, spices, fruits and
indigenous produce with strong global demand. He emphasised that with focused support in aggregation,
certification, infrastructure and market access, and with APEDA’s continued partnership, the State is
committed to transforming regional farm produce into globally competitive exports while ensuring
sustainable livelihoods for farmers.Commissioner and Secretary-cum-Agriculture Production Commissioner, Government of Assam, Smt.
Aruna Rajoria, IAS, stated that Assam has unique GI-tagged and organically grown agricultural products
with strong global demand. She emphasised that strengthening aggregation, certification and market
linkages, in close collaboration with APEDA, will enable farmers and entrepreneurs to access international
markets in a sustainable and commercially viable manner.
During his address, Chairman, APEDA, Shri Abhishek Dev, appreciated the coordination and support of
the Government of Assam in APEDA’s export promotion activities. He highlighted the immense potential
for agricultural, horticultural and organic exports from the State, supported by farmer-friendly provisions
in the revised NPOP and expanded market access for organic products through recently signed Organic
Mutual Recognition Agreements with Australia and New Zealand, as well as recently finalised Free Trade
Agreements with the United Kingdom, Oman and the EFTA countries.
The inaugural session was graced by Minister of Agriculture, Horticulture and Excise, Government of
Assam, Shri Atul Bora, and attended by Commissioner and Secretary-cum-Agriculture Production
Commissioner, Government of Assam, Smt. Aruna Rajoria, IAS; Chairman, APEDA, Shri Abhishek Dev;
and Director of Agriculture, Government of Assam, Shri Uday Praveen, IAS.
The Assam Organic Conclave-cum-Buyer Seller Meet reflects APEDA’s continued efforts to integrate
regional strengths into India’s agri-export growth story, while positioning Assam as a key contributor to
high-value and sustainable agricultural exports.
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