Tezpur Litchi Exports to Dubai Celebrated by Union Minister
Assam's famed Tezpur litchi reaches Dubai; Goyal hails export move
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Union Minister Piyush Goyal announced the successful export of Assam's GI-tagged Tezpur litchi to Dubai, aiming to boost farmers' earnings and promote Northeast India's agricultural products. This export coincides with the centenary celebrations of litchi cultivation in Tezpur.
- 01The first export shipment of Tezpur litchi departed for Dubai with support from the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA).
- 02The Tezpur Litchi Festival 2026 celebrated the centenary of litchi cultivation in the region, showcasing various litchi varieties.
- 03During the festival, one tonne of litchis was exported to Dubai and 600 kilograms to Singapore, highlighting the fruit's growing market recognition.
- 04Tezpur litchis are known for their distinctive taste and have fetched prices between ₹40 and ₹50 per fruit this year.
- 05Over ₹4 lakh worth of litchis were sold at the festival in a single day, indicating strong demand.
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Union Minister Piyush Goyal praised the export of Assam's GI-tagged Tezpur litchi to Dubai, emphasizing its potential to enhance farmers' income and promote agricultural products from Northeast India. The first shipment, supported by the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), marks a significant step in global recognition for the region's litchi. This export coincides with the Tezpur Litchi Festival 2026, celebrating the centenary of litchi cultivation initiated in 1923 by Padmanath Gohain Baruah. During the festival, one tonne of various litchi varieties was exported to Dubai, and 600 kilograms were sent to Singapore. The distinctive taste and quality of Tezpur litchi have led to prices ranging from ₹40 to ₹50 per fruit, with over ₹4 lakh worth sold at the festival, showcasing the fruit's market appeal and potential for further exports.
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The export of Tezpur litchi is expected to improve farmers' earnings and enhance the recognition of Northeast India's agricultural products.
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