INTERNATIONAL
Bilateral Relations
APEDA Facilitates Debut Flight Shipment of Karnataka's Neelam and Totapuri Mangoes to Maldives
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) successfully facilitated the first direct air consignment of Karnataka's Neelam and Totapuri mangoes to the Maldives.
Flagged off on July 30, 2026, the initial 1 metric tonne consignment was harvested by farmers from Prakruthimaya Farmers Producer Company Ltd in KGF Taluk, Kolar district, Karnataka.
The export operation was carried out by Ahalya Devi Ventures, a women-led agri-enterprise managed by entrepreneur Ashwini A.
Neelam mangoes are valued for their rich aromatic pulp used in desserts, while Totapuri mangoes feature a distinct pointed beak shape suited for fresh eating and commercial processing.
Exam Perspective: Expanding direct air-freight routes for perishable produce expands international markets for Indian horticulture and boosts farmers' income.
Flagged off on July 30, 2026, the initial 1 metric tonne consignment was harvested by farmers from Prakruthimaya Farmers Producer Company Ltd in KGF Taluk, Kolar district, Karnataka.
The export operation was carried out by Ahalya Devi Ventures, a women-led agri-enterprise managed by entrepreneur Ashwini A.
Neelam mangoes are valued for their rich aromatic pulp used in desserts, while Totapuri mangoes feature a distinct pointed beak shape suited for fresh eating and commercial processing.
Exam Perspective: Expanding direct air-freight routes for perishable produce expands international markets for Indian horticulture and boosts farmers' income.
Key Facts / Static GK
APEDA Established: 1986 (under APEDA Act, 1985)
APEDA Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Capital of Maldives: Malé
APEDA Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Capital of Maldives: Malé
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