The Conference cum Buyer Seller Meet is being organised by APEDA- Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority, to tap the export potential of the NER products especially organic products. Sikkim was declared as 100% certified organic state in January 2016and there is good opportunity for organic exports from the state. APEDA is organising this event in collaboration with the Government of Sikkim.

The scheduled dates are 19^th-20^th September 2019 at Gangtok, Sikkim. APEDA has identified list of potential products for exports which are listed below.  

The travel, accommodation and local conveyance will be borne by APEDA for two buyers (one buyer from each company) from the country for the duration of the event. More number of buyers are also welcome at their own expense.

For further coordination, kindly contact the following officials :-

APEDA : Dr. Saswati Bose, DGM (M: 8588820105, e-mail : saswatibose@apeda.gov.in)

Mr. Bidyut Baruah, AGM (M: 8588864661 , e-mail: bbaruah@apeda.gov.in)

Govt. of Sikkim :Dr.S. Anbalagan, CEO (M: 09733060033; e-mail: malai_13@rediffmail.com ) 

Sh. M.K. Pradhan, Director, Sikkim Organic Mission (M 09002728602 ; e-mail: sikkimorganicmission@gmail.com )

List of Potential Products Identified for the Conference cum BSM

(A)   Fresh Fruits :

• Orange
• Pineapple
• Kiwi, Banana
• Jack fruit
• Passion fruit
• Litchi
• Straw berry
• Dragon fruit
• Avocado
• Sathkora (Citrus species)
• Water melon
• Pamelo

(B)   Vegetables :

• Chilli
• Ginger
• Lemon
• Cucumber
• Beans
• Broccoli
• Pumpkin
• Brinjal
• Okra
• Mushroom
• Bamboo Shoots

(C)   Processed foods :

• Frozen Vegetables,
• Canned pineapple
• Kiwi wine
• Cereal based products
• Dairy Products
• Jaggery

(D)   Cereal Products :

• Rice (red, black, sticky and soft)
• Buck wheat

(E)    Others :

• Large Cardamom
• Turmeri
• Cymbidium Orchid
• Honey

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