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The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority has signed an MoU with which of the following for the implementation of the Agri Export Policy and to strengthen the export value chain?

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority has signed an MoU with which of the following for the implementation of the Agri Export Policy and to strengthen the export value chain? Correct Answer National Research Development Corporation

The correct answer is National Research Development Corporation.

Key Points

  • The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has signed an MoU with National Research Development Corporation (NRDC).
  • It has been signed for the implementation of the Agri Export Policy and to strengthen the export value chain.
  • The key areas of cooperation include developing and improvising farm machinery for low cost, promoting agri startups, etc.

 

  • The MoU’s mandate is to infuse and disseminate technologies jointly with APEDA in the areas of climate-resilient agriculture related to zero carbon emission farming to produce residue/carbon-free food for exports.
  • As per the MoU document, both the organizations will cooperate in collaborative projects for the commercialization of embedded technology related to agri and food processing at various levels of the value chain for boosting the export of agri products.

  • The MoU was signed by Secretary APEDA, and NRDC CMD Commodore (Rtd) Amit Rastogi in the presence of APEDA Chairman Dr. M. Angamuthu, IAS at APEDA head office in New Delhi.

Additional Information

  • NRDC:
    • It is an enterprise of the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR), Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India.
    • It was established in 1953 with the primary objective to promote, develop and commercialize the technologies, know-how, inventions, and patents.
  • APEDA:
    • It is an apex body under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, responsible for the export promotion of agricultural products.
    • Founded - 13 February 1986.
    • Headquarters - New Delhi.

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