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Economics1d 6h ago

India dispatched one metric tonne of fresh Uttarakhand litchi from Dehradun to Italy, marking its entry into the European market.

Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India; Italy

Who
India, Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), Uttarakhand farmers
What
India dispatched one metric tonne of fresh Uttarakhand litchi from Dehradun to Italy, marking its entry into the European market.
When
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT · 1d 6h ago
Where
Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India; Italy ·
Why
The initiative aims to provide better returns for local farmers and boost the region's agricultural economy by entering the European market.
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The export resulted in farmers receiving approximately 25% higher prices than domestic market rates, boosting the agricultural economy of Uttarakhand.

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