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In a major breakthrough, 12.5 tonnes of premium Dashehari and Langra mangoes were successfully exported from Uttar Pradesh to Dubai via a new sea route protocol.
Jointly developed by ICAR-CISH and APEDA, the protocol involves specialized post-harvest treatments like 'METWASH' to extend the shelf life of the fruits.
Despite a 25-day transit period, 90% of the mangoes remained marketable, proving sea freight as a cost-effective alternative to air transport.
GS Paper 3 > Economy > Agriculture > Storage, Transport and Marketing
The Central Institute for Subtropical Horticulture, located in Lucknow, a premier institute of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research focusing on crops like mango, guava, and papaya.
Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority, a statutory body under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry tasked with promoting agricultural exports.