News: A one-tonne consignment of GI-tagged Kalaburagi tur dal was exported to the Maldives, opening a new international market for this flagship regional agricultural product.

About

• GI Tag: Granted in 2019.
• Export facilitated by APEDA through an FPO-led brand.
• Aims to connect farmers with global value chains.

Key Targets

• Better farmer returns: ₹82/kg vs ₹60/kg in local markets.
• Develop sustained exports to the Maldives.
• Strengthen Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs).

Significance

• Expands global market access for Karnataka’s GI products.
• Enhances farmer incomes and value addition.

Promotes export-oriented agricultural value chains