Agriculture Export Policy 2018

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.

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.

Policy measures

Holistic approach to boost exports

Infrastructure and logistics support

Focus on Clusters

Promoting value-added exports

Marketing and promotion of Brand India

Greater involvement of State Governments in agri exports

Attract private investments into production and processing

Research & Development

Establishment of strong quality regimen

Miscellaneous