Guwahati, June 9 -- Union Minister Piyush Goyal hailed the export of Assam's GI-tagged Tezpur litchi to international markets, saying the move would help secure better returns for farmers and create new opportunities for agricultural products from Northeast India.

In a post on X on Monday, Goyal said, "Assam's renowned GI-tagged Tezpur litchi is now spreading its sweetness in foreign markets. With the support of APEDA, the first export shipment of Tezpur litchi has departed for Dubai. This step will give the region's litchi global recognition, provide farmers with better prices, and create new opportunities for agricultural products from Northeast India."

The export comes amid celebrations marking the centenary of Tezpur's famed litchi ...