APEDA facilitated the commercial export of 2 metric tonnes of Amrapali mangoes from Jharkhand’s aspirational districts of Gumla and Deoghar to Dubai on 3 July 2026. The mangoes were sourced from three women‑led FPCs and were sold through Lulu stores in Dubai. The export generated nearly 180 % higher returns for the participating farmers compared with local market prices.
Key Developments
- Export of 2 MT Amrapali mangoes to Dubai, flagged off by district officials on 3 July 2026.
- Supply came from two APEDA‑registered FPCs in Gumla and one FPC in Deoghar.
- Women‑led collectives represent over 1,500 shareholders each and collectively cover more than 50,000 farmers.
- Capacity‑building programmes were held in May 2026 (Gumla) and September 2025 (Deoghar) to train women entrepreneurs on export standards.
Important Facts
The orchards were developed under the Birsa Harit Gram Yojana, implemented in convergence with MGNREGA and supported by the Jharkhand government. The three FPCs are promoted by the JSLPS. The export was handled by M/s Fair Exports (India) Pvt. Ltd..
Exam Relevance
This case illustrates how central and state agencies collaborate to create export‑ready agricultural clusters, a key topic in GS III (Economy) under "Agricultural exports and value‑addition". It also highlights the role of women‑led SHGs and FPCs in rural empowerment, relevant for GS II (Poli