Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority
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Abbreviation | APEDA |
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Predecessor | Processed Food Export Promotion Council (PFEPC) |
Formation | 1986 |
Type | Government Agency |
Legal status | Active |
Purpose | Export promotion of agricultural and processed food products |
Headquarters | New Delhi |
Chairman | Dr.Abhisek Dev |
Parent organization | Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India |
Website | apeda |
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) is an Indian Apex-Export Trade Promotion Active government body.
APEDA is the premier body of export promotion of fresh vegetables and fruits. It provides the crucial interface between farmers, storehouses, packers, exporters, surface transport, ports, Railways, Airways, and all others engaged in export trade to the international market.
History
It was set up by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry under the Agriculture and Processed Food products Export Development Authority. The Act was passed by Parliament in December 1985. It was formed and came into effect from 13th February 1986 by the notification issued in the Gazette of India.