E-Catalogue For

Export Of Millets And

Value Added Products

KERALA

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Brief State Profile
1.2. Potential of Millets & Varieties Grown

2. MILLETS PRODUCTION STATISTICS

State and District

3. VALUE ADDED PRODUCTS BASKET

3.1 Ready To Eat Products
3.2 Ready To Cook Products

4. STATE MISSION ON MILLETS

5. LIST OF FARMERS PRODUCERS ORGANIZATIONS

(FPOs) OF MILLETS

6. LIST OF NEW ENTREPRENEURS / START UPS

7. LIST OF EXPORTERS OF MILLETS

8. LIST OF STAKEHOLDERS / STATE AGENCIES

 01 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Brief State Profile
KERALA, a coastal state
with enriched natural
beauty in the south-western
end of India is strategically located
on transnational trade corridor.
Popularly known as God’s own
country due to the charm added
by its beautiful landscapes.
Kerala has an area of 38863
sq km and lies between
the Arabian Sea in the
West and the Western
Ghats in the East. Even
though the size of
state in terms of
the geographical
area is relatively
small, its
contribution to
India’s economic
output is quite
substantial. The
tropical climate,
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rich monsoons and the presence
of abundant water bodies in
the state contributes to the
agricultural wealth of the state.
Agriculture plays a crucial role in
the development of the economy
of the state. The major altitude
variations make it agriculturally
favoured state in India.
Rice is the staple food of Kerala.
Kerala has the highest number
of GI tagged non-basmati rice
among states of India. The state
listed among 10 paradises of the
world by National Geographic has
other popular names like Spice
Garden of India, Land of Coconuts
etc. due to immense production
of spices and vast area under
coconut trees. Other agriculturally
important crops of Kerala include
rubber, coffee, tea, vegetables,
fruits etc.
 Millet production is in expansion
mode in Kerala. As per the 2021-22,
4th advance estimates, Kerala ranks
20th in millet production of India
(Source: Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers welfare). Millets of 364.57
MT has been exported from
Kerala in the financial year 2021-
22 & ranks 10th among states of
India in export of Millets to world.
Qatar, USA, UAE, Saudi Arabia,
Oman, Kuwait etc are the major
destinations of millets from Kerala.
(Source: DGCIS)
1.2 Potential Of Millets &
Varieties Grown
Millets are known as ‘Nutricereals’
as they are bestowed with wealth
of nutrients including proteins,
vitamins, minerals, antioxidants,
flavonoids etc. It gained
international recognition as United
Nations (UN) has declared 2023
as ‘International Year of Millets’.
Millets are adapted to a wide
range of ecological conditions and
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are less input intensive. They are
climate resilient and suitable for
dryland farming.
Millet Potential In Kerala
Millet production in Kerala is
concentrated majorly in 2 districts
i.e., Palakkad & Idukki. Among
the cultivation areas, Attapady in
Palakkad leads in millet cultivation
in Kerala with a major share.
Paramount cultivation happens
in Agali, Sholayur and Pudur
panchayats of Attapady. 192 tribal
hamlets of Attapady taluk have
been declared as Millet cluster
in Kerala by state govt. Millets
are cultivated on 1200 hectares
over the two cropping seasons in
Attapady. Other districts of Kerala,
inspired by Attappady’s success
with millet farming has started
cultivation of millets. Sorghum,
Ragi & Little millet are the majorly
cultivated in Kerala and other
millets are cultivated in negligible
quantity. (SOURCE: Department
of Economics and Statistics,
Government of Kerala).
 Table 1: Types of Millets Grown in Kerala

S. NO. MILLET SCIENTIFIC NAME LOCAL NAME

1 Pearl Millet/ Bajra Pennisetum glaucum Cumbu

2 Sorghum Sorghum bicolor Jowar

3 Finger Millet Eleusine coracana Ragi

4 Small Millets:

a. Foxtail Millet* Setaria italica Thina

b. Barnyard Millet* Echinochloa frumentacea Kudiraivali

c. Kodo Millet* Paspalum scorbiculatum Varagu

d. Proso Millet* Panicum miliaceum Panivaragu

e. Little millet* Panicum sumatrense Chama

(SOURCE: Department of Economics and Statistics, Government of Kerala.)

(Note: *mentioned millets are negligible quantity in production)

PEARL MILLET
The most extensively cultivated millet
is pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum,
P. typhoides, P. tyhpideum, and P.
americanum). Large stems, leaves, and
heads characterize this summer cereal
grass. In terms of farmed land and
contributions to food security in parts
of Africa and Asia that can only produce
limited amounts of other crops, pearl
millet is the most significant species of
millet. Compared to other millet, such
as sorghum or maize, it utilizes moisture
more effectively. Condensed panicles
(spiked), measuring 10 to 150 cm in length,
support the grain. Under conditions of
heat and drought, pearl millet has the
highest yield potential of all millets. Pearl
millet can be beneficial in the process of
weight loss as it is high in fiber content
and also give satiety as it takes a longer
time to pass through the stomach to the
intestine. It has been found that due to
its high fibre content risk of occurrence
of gall stone is low. Pearl millet had
phosphorus and a rich source of calcium.
which helps to attain peak bone density

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 Table 2: Pearl Millet Nutrient Per 100g

Nutrient per 100g

Energy (Kcal) 361

Protein 11.6 g

Carbohydrate 65.5 g

Crude Fibre 1.2 g

Calcium 42mg

Iron 8.0 mg

SORGHUM
Sorghum is a crop from the Gramineae
family that is high in carbohydrates and
has the scientific name Sorghum bicolor
L. It is one of the staple crops for millions
of semi-arid residents, it’s also known as
the “KING OF MILLETS’.
Its main ingredient is starch, which is
digested more slowly than in other
cereals and also has a low protein
and fat digestibility. The onset of non-
communicable diseases was significantly
influenced by oxidative stress and
excessive free radical production The
expression of the phase II enzyme is
controlled by sorghum-derived phenolic
chemicals. These operate as the body’s
natural defense against oxidative
stress by converting highly reactive
electrophilic species (RES) into harmless
and excretable metabolites

Table 3: Sorghum Nutrient Per 100g

Nutrient per 100g

Energy (Kcal) 349

Protein 10.4 g
Carbohydrate 72.6 g
Crude Fibre 1.6 g
Calcium 25 mg
Iron 4.1 mg

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FINGER MILLET
Another significant staple grain in Eastern
Africa and Asia is finger millet (Eleusine
coracana), often known as ragi in India
(India, Nepal). At the top of the stem,
the plant has many spikes or “fingers.”
The grains are tiny (1-2 mm in diameter).
Finger millet grains are rich in minerals,
dietary fibre, polyphenols, and proteins.
Finger millet, which is rich in calcium,
plays an important role in growing
children, pregnant women as well as
people suffering from obesity, diabetes,
and malnutrition. It contains high amount
of potassium for the proper functioning
of the kidneys and brains and allows the
brain and muscles to work smoothly.

Table 3: Finger Millet Nutrient Per 100g

Nutrient per 100g

Energy (Kcal) 328

Protein 7.3 g

Carbohydrate 72 g

Crude Fibre 2.6 g

Calcium 344 mg

Iron 8.9 mg

SMALL MILLETS

A. FOXTAIL MILLET
Setaria italica, popularly known as foxtail millet, may
grow in temperate areas. Both feeds and fodder are
made from it. Foxtail millet is first produced in China.
Additionally grown include the Korean peninsula, several
regions of southern Europe, and Indian Indonesia. The
intake of foxtail in a typical diet reduces the risk of
lifestyle diseases such as type 2 diabetes and cholesterol
metabolism.

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B. BARNYARD MILLET
In India’s tropics and subtropics, barnyard millet
(Echinochloacrusgalli, E. colona), is significant. Barnyards
are generally utilized as food for humans and as animal
feed. Echinochloafrumentacea, an Indian- based
barnyard millet, and Echinochloa esculenta, a Japanese-
based barnyard millet, are two of the most widely used
spices. It releases sugar into the blood slowly due to
the high ratio of carbohydrates to crude fiber, it aids in
maintaining blood sugar levels.

C. KODO MILLET
Kodo millet (Paspalum scrobiculatum), is rich in fiber,
it also helps to reduce problems like constipation,
flatulence, bloating and stomach cramping. Millets
are a good source of magnesium which is known to
be promoting heart health. It helps to reduce blood
pressure. It provides essential amino acids with sulfur,
like methionine and cysteine, and how debranching
removes the germ, bran with antioxidants, and other
minerals.

D. PROSO MILLET
Proso millet (Panicum miliaceum L.) is rich in minerals,
dietary fiber, polyphenols, vitamins and proteins. It is
gluten-free and therefore, ideal for the gluten intolerant
people. Proso millet contains high lecithin which
supports the neural health system. It is rich in vitamins
(niacin, B-complex vitamins, folic acid), minerals (P,
Ca, Zn, Fe) and essential amino acids (methionine and
cysteine)

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 E. LITTLE MILLET
Little Millet (Panicum miliare) is grown throughout
India and is a traditional crop. It is a relative of
proso millet but the seeds of little millet are
much smaller than proso millet. with their low
carbohydrate content, slow digestibility and low
water-soluble gum content have been attributed
to improve glucose metabolism. The grains release
sugar slowly in the blood and slow down glucose
absorption.

Table 5: Nutritive Values Per 100g

Foxtail Barnyard Kodo Proso Little

millet millet millet millet millet

Energy (Kcal) 331 341 302 309 314

Protein (g) 12.30 7.7 8.03 8.3 10.13

Carbohydrate (g) 60.9 67.0 69.9 65.9 65.55

Crude Fibre (mg) 14.0 7.6 8.5 9.0 7.72

Calcium (mg) 31 17 22.0 27 32.0

Iron (mg) 3.6 9.3 9.9 0.5 1.3

(Sources: Nutritive value of Indian food, NIN, ICMR 20)

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 MILLET PRODUCTION
02 STATISTICS

Table 7: Millet Production Of Kerala - Product Wise

2020-21
S. NO MILLET 2019-20
FINAL ESTIMATES**
AREA IN PRODUCTION AREA PRODUCTION
HA IN TONNES IN HA IN TONNES
1 Sorghum/ Jowar 285 235 231 204
2 Bajra 0 0 0 0
2 Ragi/Finger Millet 213 261 230 330
3 Small Millet/Thena/chama 57 43 51 38
Total 555 539 512 572

(Note - 0* - Negligible Quantity)

SOURCE: Department of Economics and Statistics, Government of Kerala.

Table 8: Millet Production Of Kerala - District Wise

Production 2019-20 (Tonnes)

Sr. No District
Jowar Ragi Little Millet
1 Palakkad 235 121 43

2 Idukki 0 140 0
SOURCE: Department of Economics and Statistics, Government of Kerala.

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03 VALUE ADDED PRODUCTS

3.1 Ready to Eat Products

RAGI COOKIES

RAGI MURUKKU RAGI LADDU

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3.2 Ready to Cook Products

RAGI PUTTU

RAGI IDIYAPPAM

RAGI MALT

RAGI ELLA ADA

RAGI CAKE

RAGI PORRIDGE

CUMBU RICE

CUMBU DOSA

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3.2 Ready to Cook Products

CUMBU PAKKODA

BAJRA PULAV

BAJRA LADDU

BAJRA COOKIES

MILLET BREAD

FOXTAIL DOSA

FOXTAIL APPAM

FOXTAIL PONGAL

Millets Ready to Cook

MILLET NOODLES MILLET PASTA MILLET HEALTH MIX

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 STATE MISSION
04 ON MILLETS

MILLET VILLAGE SCHEME

The Project “Millet Village” jointly implemented by Department of Agriculture

Development & Farmers welfare and Scheduled Tribes Development Department
of Government of Kerala is to rejuvenate the traditionally practiced tribal
agriculture in the hamlets of Attappady, the millet capital of Kerala. It was started
in 2017 with a view to improve the health aspects of tribal community. Attappady
is the only tribal taluk in Kerala having 49% tribal population. The project area
covers the hamlets of Agali, Sholayur & Pudur Panchayats of Attapady which is
having a geographical area of 745 sq.km. Around 192 hamlets of Irula, Muduga
and Kurumba tribes of Attappady is covered under the project ‘Millet Village.

It is intended to begin procurement, processing, packing, labelling, and marketing

of value-added products of millets in addition to the production of millets,
pulses, oilseeds, vegetables, and apiculture. It was also implemented to reduce
the exploitation of middle men and to raise the standard of living of the tribal
farmers by ensuring better market price for their produce.

‘Millet Village’ project also aims at popularizing the consumption of traditional

millet-based foods which are highly nutritious for pregnant women, new
borne & tribes in general & thereby intends to reduce infant mortality rate,
maternal mortality rate and mortality rate of tribal community by addressing
the nutritional deficiencies. The implementation of this project with brand name
‘Attappady organic’ for the produce aims at the overall socioeconomic growth of
tribal community of the region.

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 List of Farmers Producer
05 Organizations (FPOs) of Millets

Sr. No FPO Name and Address Contact Person & Details

Attappady Farmers Producer Company Lissama Baby, 9947829002,

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Limited, Attappady, Palakkad, Kerala assoattappady@gmail.com

Santhamma / Suja,
Panasa Farmers Producer Company
2 8156980450 / 9249482511,
Limited, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
santhigramkerala@gmail.com

Wynad Agri Marketing Producer Company 9656102590,

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Limited, Wayanad, Kerala gopal@mssrf.res.in

ATFAM Farmer Producer Company Rangaswami V C, 9544808860,

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Limited, Attappady, Palakkad, Kerala atfamattappadi@gmail.com

Ollur Krishi Samrudhi Farmer producer

9746121413 / 9539731501
5 Company Limited, 88A, Pranavam Nagar,
ollurkrishisamrudhi@gmail.com
Ollukkara P.O, Thrissur-680655, Kerala

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 List of New Entrepreneurs /
06 Start Ups

Sr No Name & Address Contact Details

1 Heritaste LLP, Mr. Deepak Meempat,

Kavalattu Building, Vayusena Road, 9884008425,

Mavelipuram, Kakkanadu, Kochi, Kerala
deepak@svojasfarms
682030

2 Panasam Foods Ms.Gayathri Ramesh,

17/695, Kodunthirapully (PO), Kallekkad, 7736821012, 9446310515

Palakkad, Kerala -678004
agraharfoods2014@gmail.com

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07 List of Exporters of Millets

Sr. APEDA
NAME & ADDRESS CONTACT DETAILS
No. RCMC NO
1 198844 Finesse Market Link Private Mr. Sajjad Aboobacker Sait,
Limited, 9847045885,
T.C.9/328-5, LA-4, Jawaharnagar, exports@thefinessegroup.
Trivandrum, Kerala-695003 com
2 156679 Sethus Export, Mr. K.V. Viswanathan,
20/258 A, B, Morikkara, Kakkodi, 9447538830,
Kozhikode, Kerala-673611 sethusexpo13@gmail.com

3 193301 United Agro Foods, Mr. P M Mathew,

Building No 259, WardVi, 9645077116,
Bharananaganampanchayath, unitedagrofoods.cbe@gmail.
Narianganam, Kottayam, com
Kerala-686579
4 164352 Pooja Trading Company, Mr. Sabu T.V.,
XII/50-G, South Vazhakulam P.O., 8907364902,
Aluva, Ernakulam, Kerala-683105 poojatrading9@gmail.com

5 205866 Kavs Specialities Private Limited, Mr. Saheer K,

Door No. XI/156-3 (1-03), First 9895990224,
Floor, Smart Park Building, saheer@kavs-sp.com
Kunnumpuram, Kakkanad,
Kerala-682030
6 220180 Lamicbond Private Limited, Mr. Jabir Manighal,
8289845149,
Building No:X/136(E), Ward 10
lamicbond@gmail.com
Perumanna Kuttippala,
Kerala- 676501

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 List of Stakeholders /
08 State Agencies

S. NAME, ADDRESS & CONTACT CONTACT DETAILS

No. WEBSITE PERSON
1 Department of Agriculture Phone No: 0471 2333042,
Agriculture Development Production 04712518398
& Farmers Welfare Commissioner
Email: apc.agri@kerala.gov.in
Directorate of
Agriculture
Secretary for Phone No: 04712327339
Vikas Bhavan,
Agriculture
Thiruvananthapuram, Email: agrisplsecy@gmail.com
Kerala – 695033 Director of Phone No: 0471-2304480, 0471-
keralaagriculture.gov.in Agriculture 2304481
Email: cru.agridir@kerala.gov.in,
krishidirector@gmail.com
2 Directorate of Industries Director Phone No: +91- 471-2302774,
Commerce, Industries & Fax No: +91- 471-2305493,
Commerce
Vikas Bhavan P.O, Email: industriesdirectorate@gmail.
Thiruvananthapuram com;
Kerala 695033 directorindustrieskerala@gmail.
com
industry.kerala.gov.in
3 Directorate General of The Joint Phone No: 0484-2427069
Foreign Trade Director E-Mail: cochin-dgft@nic.in
General of
5th Floor, A-Block,
Foreign Trade
Kendriya Bhawan,
Kakkanad, Cochin - 682
037

www.dgft.gov.in

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 S. NAME, ADDRESS & CONTACT CONTACT DETAILS
No. WEBSITE PERSON
4. Directorate Of Scheduled Director Phone No: 0471-2304594,0471-
Tribes Development 2303229 Fax No: 04712302990
Department
E-mail: keralatribes@gmail.com
4th Floor, Vikas Bhavan,
Thiruvananthapuram -
695033, Kerala

www.stdd.kerala.gov.in

5 Millet Village Millet Village Email : milletvillage2017@gmail.

Officer com
Office of the Millet
Village Program, Mini
Civil station, Agali,
Attappady, Kerala,
678581
5 KINFRA (Nodal Agency at Chairman Phone No: 0471-2726585, 0471-
State level for National KINFRA 2724773
Mission on Food
mail@kinfra.org
Processing)

KINFRA HOUSE,
TC 31/2312,
Sasthamangalam,
Thiruvananthapuram -
695 010

www.kinfra.org
6 Kerala Agricultural Vice Chancellor Phone No: 91-487-2438001,91-487-
University, 2371928
Mannuthy P. O Thrissur,
Email: vc@kau.in
Kerala, India - 680 651

kau.in

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 S. NAME, ADDRESS & CONTACT CONTACT DETAILS
No. WEBSITE PERSON
7 Small Farmers Managing Phone No: 0471 2742110, 0471
Agribusiness Consortium Director 2742113
(SFAC) KERALA
Email: sfackerala@gmail.com
Thiruvananthapuram,
Kerala

www.sfackerala.org

8 National Bank for Chief General Phone No: 0471 2710600

Agriculture and Rural Manager Email: trivandrum@nabard.org
Development (NABARD)

Punnen road, Statue,

Thriuvanathapuram,
Kerala

www.nabard.org
9 National Agricultural State Head Phone No: 9449994857
Cooperative Marketing
Email: nafkoc@nafed-india.com
Federation of India Ltd
(NAFED)

Plot No.35 Warehousing

Center,

Gandhi Nagar, Kochi,

Kerala – 682020

www.nafed-india.com

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 APEDA HEADQUARTER
Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority
Ministry of commerce and industry, Govt of India
3rd Floor, NCUI Building 3, Siri Institutional Area, August Kranti Marg,
(Opp. Asiad Village), New Delhi - 110 016, India
Phone: 91-11-41486013, 20863919, 20867008, 20867007
E-mail: headq@apeda.gov.in | Web: www.apeda.gov.in

MUMBAI CHANDIGARH
Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export
Development Authority Development Authority
4th Floor, Unit No. 3 & 4 , Banking Complex Bldg. No.II, Plot No. 2A, Sector 28-A, Madhya Marg
Sector 19/A, Vashi New Mumbai-400705 Chandigarh-160002
Phone: +91- 022-27840949, 27845442, 27840350 Phone: +91- 0172- 4640128
Fax: +91- 022-27842273. E-mail: ravindra@apeda.gov.in E-mail: csdudeja@apeda.gov.in, apedachd@apeda.gov.in

BENGALURU
Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export
Development Authority
1st Floor, Beeja Bhavan, Bellary Road, Hebbal, Bengaluru
- 560024. Phone: +91- 080 - 29731200, 080 - 29731206,
080-23419272. E-mail: ravindra@apeda.gov.in
BHOPAL
Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export
Development Authority
26, Kisan Bhawan, Arera Hills, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh-
462011. Phone: +91- 0755-4700764
E-mail: saurav@apeda.gov.in, apedabho@apeda.gov.in

KOLKATA
Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export
Development Authority
Mayukh Bhawan, 4th Floor, Bidhan Nagar (Salt Lake),
Kolkata - 700091 (W.B.), Landmark- Near Bikash Bhawan,
Salt Lake
Phone: +91- 033-23378363. Fax: +91- 033- 40669291
E-mail: sandeep@apeda.gov.in
TELANGANA
Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export
Development Authority
Room No. 908, 9th Floor, C.G.O. Towers, Kavadiguda,
Secunderabad – 500080
Phone: +91- 040-24745940, 2474594
E-mail: udharmarao@apeda.gov.in
GUWAHATI
Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export
Development Authority
Housefed Complex, West End Block Building, 4th Floor,
Beltola-Basistha Road, Dispur,Guwahati,
Pin - 781006, Assam. Phone: +91- 0361-2221485
E-mail: sunita@apeda.gov.in
CHENNAI
Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export
Development Authority
IIND FLOOR, Tamil Nadu State Marketing Board Building;
CIPET , Thiru Vi Ka Industrial Estate GUINDY CHENNAI-
600032. Phone: +044-29500249
E-mail: shobana@apeda.gov.in
KOCHI
Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export
Development Authority
Room No. 4 C, 4th Floor, ‘Sugandha Bhavan’, Office of
Spices Board, N.H.By Pass, Palarivattom. P.O Kochi-
682025, Kerala, India. Phone: +91- 11-20863871
E-mail: simi@apeda.gov.in, apedakochi@apeda.gov.in
JAMMU
Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export
Development Authority
1st Floor, Room No. 3 & 4, Agriculture Extension Building
(Directorate of Agriculture) Gole Pully, Talab Tillo,
Jammu-180002. UT of Jammu and Kashmir
Phone: +91-0191-2955645
E-mail: dprasad@apeda.gov.in, apedajammu@gmail.com

AHMEDABAD
Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export
Development Authority
Mardia Plaza, A-wing, 6th floor, CG Road, Near National
Handloom Corporation, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Pin: 380006. Phone: 079 - 35333479
E-mail: harpreet@apeda.gov.in, apedaahm@apeda.gov.n
LADAKH
Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export
Development Authority
District Industries Centre Leh, Near District Court,
Skampari, Leh 194101. UT of Ladakh. Phone: +91-11-
49076237
E-mail: dprasad@apeda.gov.in, apedaladakh@gmail.com

VARANASI
Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export
Development Authority
Horticulture Compound, Near Collectorate,Infront of
Circuit House Kuchahari, Varanasi,221002. Phone: +91-
0542-2979288
E-mail: cbsingh@apeda.gov.in, povaranasi@apeda.gov.in
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