New Delhi, June 9 -- The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has facilitated the first export consignment of Geographical Indication (GI)-tagged Tezpur Litchi from Assam to Dubai, marking a step towards expanding international market access for agricultural products from the North Eastern Region.

The one-metric-tonne consignment was exported on June 7 and comprised GI-tagged Tezpur Litchi, a horticultural product from Assam known for its sweetness, bright-red appearance, aroma and eating quality.

According to APEDA, the export marks "a significant milestone in expanding international market access for agricultural products from the North Eastern Region."

The Geographical Indication status has s...