Uttar Pradesh to Set Up Crop-Specific Boards to Boost Agro Exports
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Initiative | Uttar Pradesh plans to establish crop-specific commodity boards. |
| Goal | Achieve annual agro shipments worth Rs 50,000 crore. |
| Objective | Boost farm productivity, catalyze food processing, and re-energize the agro value chain. |
| Time Frame | Next four years. |
| Employment Generation | Promoting agriculture-focused startups. |
| Horticultural Demand | High demand for strawberries, dragon fruit, and flowers in Uttar Pradesh. |
| Commodity Boards | State-level horticultural commodity boards modeled after the Spices Board of India. |
| UP State Agriculture Council | Constituted by the Indian Chamber of Food and Agriculture (ICFA). |
| Purpose of Council | Promote agro industry and exports, foster coordination between stakeholders, promote sustainable agricultural practices, enhance market access, and support exports. |
| Upcoming Event | 'Agro World 2025' summit in February 2025 in Lucknow. |
| Spices Board of India | Constituted on 26th February 1987 under the Spices Board Act, 1986. |
| Statutory Boards | Five boards under the Department of Commerce for tea, coffee, rubber, spices, and tobacco. |
| Spices Board Role | Export promotion of 52 scheduled spices and development of Cardamom. |
| ICFA | Founded in 2015, apex body for business, policy, and development in agribusiness. |