Dehradun, June 21 -- Garhwal Post Bureau

Dehradun, 19 Jun: The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, facilitated the first export consignment of fresh Uttarakhand litchi from Dehradun to Italy on 18 June. This milestone marks the entry of Uttarakhand's premium litchi into the European market and reflects the growing international acceptance of India's high-quality fresh fruits.

The inaugural consignment, comprising one metric tonne of fresh litchi, was exported to Italy, showcasing the export potential of Uttarakhand's horticulture sector. The shipment is expected to strengthen India's presence in international fresh fruit markets whil...