Explanation:

APEDA has been carrying out promotional activities to register North-Eastern states on agricultural and processed food products export map of India.

=> Recently, APEDA had facilitated exports of first consignment of ‘red rice’ to USA, which is ‘grown in Brahmaputra valley of Assam. It does not make use of any chemical fertilizer. This rice variety is also called as ‘Bao-dhaan’ and is an integral part of Assamese food.

=> APEDA also assisted in exports of Geographical Indications (GI) certified Kaji Nemu (Assam lemon) to London. About 40 metric tonnes of Assam Lemon has been exported so far.