Archive · 12 Jan 2026
APEDA Opens Raipur Office to Boost Agri Exports
The APEDA has opened a new office in Raipur, Chhattisgarh.
This office will help farmers and exporters in the state to sell more agricultural products like rice, fruits, and vegetables to other countries.
The office will provide services such as helping with paperwork, giving advice, and connecting farmers with markets.
The Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, Vishnu Deo Sai, said this is a big step to make the state a leader in exporting high-quality and sustainable agricultural products.
The office was opened during a big rice summit in the state.
The goal is to help Chhattisgarh's farmers and businesses grow by selling more of their products around the world.
APEDA inaugurated a regional office in Raipur to boost agri and processed food exports from Chhattisgarh.
Chhattisgarh has significant export potential in premium non-basmati rice, GI-tagged products, fruits, vegetables, and minor forest produce.
The new office will provide services like export registration, advisory support, market intelligence, and certification assistance to farmers and exporters.
Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai highlighted the potential of Chhattisgarh's farmers and entrepreneurs in global agri-markets.
The office was inaugurated during the second edition of the India International Rice Summit, organized by the Rice Exporters Association of Chhattisgarh.
- Who
- Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) and Chhattisgarh government
- What
- Inauguration of a regional office in Raipur to boost agri and processed food exports
- When
- Monday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Raipur, Chhattisgarh
- Why
- To strengthen agricultural and processed food exports, empower farmers, and integrate Chhattisgarh's farmers with the global economy
- Office Location
- Raipur, Chhattisgarh
- Key Products
- Premium non-basmati rice, GI-tagged Jeeraphool Rice, Nagri Dubraj Rice, fruits, vegetables, mahua, tamarind, herbal and medicinal plants
- Services Provided
- Export registration, advisory support, market intelligence, certification assistance, export facilitation, infrastructure development, market linkage support
- Event
- India International Rice Summit
- Inaugurated By
- Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai