Agriculture Export Policy, 2018

December 7, 2018

Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved Agriculture Export Policy, 2018 with aim to double farmer’s income by 2022. Cabinet has also approved proposal for establishment of Monitoring Framework at Centre with Ministry of Commerce as nodal Department to oversee implementation of Agriculture Export Policy. It will also have representation from various ministries and departments and agencies and representatives of concerned State Governments

Agriculture Export Policy

It is aimed at doubling agricultural exports and integrating Indian farmers and agricultural products with the global value chains. Its vision is to harness export potential of Indian agriculture, through suitable policy instruments and to make India global power in agriculture and raise farmers’ income.
Objectives

Double agricultural exports from present US$ 30+ Billion to US$ 60+ Billion by 2022 and reach US$ 100 Billion in next few years thereafter with stable trade policy regime.
Diversify India’s export basket, destinations and also boost high value and value added agricultural exports including perishables.
Provide institutional mechanism for pursuing market access, tackling barriers and deal with sanitary and phyto-sanitary issues.
Strive to double India’s share in world agri-exports by integrating with global value chain at earliest.
Promote indigenous, organic, ethnic, traditional and non-traditional agri products exports.
Enable farmers to benefit from export opportunities in overseas market.

Elements of Agriculture Export Policy:
Strategic