Rewa Sundarja Mangoes
Prelims:
Economy,
Agriculture
Mains:
GS Paper III –
Indian Economy, Agriculture, Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)
Current relevance:
The Agricultural and Processed Food
Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has facilitated the first
commercial export of GI-tagged Rewa Sundarja mangoes from Madhya Pradesh
to the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
About Rewa Sundarja Mango:
1.
GI-tagged mango variety, granted
Geographical Indication (GI) status in 2023, and is native to the Rewa
district of Madhya Pradesh.
2.
It is renowned for its exceptional sweetness, rich
aroma, fibreless pulp, and distinctive flavour, making it a premium variety
with strong export potential in international markets.
About APEDA (Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development
Authority):
1.
It is a
statutory body established under the APEDA Act, 1985.
2.
It functions under the Ministry of Commerce and
Industry, Government of India.
3.
Responsible for the promotion, development, and
facilitation of exports of agricultural and processed food products.
Source: PIB-https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2278340®=3&lang=1