(): Water chestnut (singhaara) from the ponds of Kashi will now make its presence in the Arab markets. Its first consignment from this holy city was exported to Dubai (United Arab Emirates) on Monday.
With the efforts of the government, the farmers and entrepreneurs are turning to become exporters. Due to the hard work of farmers and efforts of Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) and the strategy of the government, farmers are getting fair prices for their produce. Vegetables, flowers and fruits are being exported continuously from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, Babatpur and due to which farmers are getting proper results of their hard work. Deputy General Manager of APEDA’s regional office in Varanasi, Dr CB Singh said that a consignment of water chestnuts was sent to the UAE. The DGM said that farmers are being continuously trained through APEDA and Horticulture department experts so that farmers can present their produce as per export standards.
“Our produce is getting a fair price in the international market. Varanasi is gradually becoming a major centre of agricultural export and food processing for the entire Purvanchal (eastern UP),” he said, adding that to make the region as a major agri export hub, a pack house (perishable cold storage) with a capacity of five tonnes has been built in the industrial area near LBSI Airport..
The PM has also given the gift of perishable cold storage in Rajatalab of his parliamentary constituency.