Agri export policy to get a makeover

India's six-year-old Agricultural Export Policy (AEP) is set for an overhaul as export destinations shift and the country's farm exports basket becomes more diverse, three people directly involved in the process said.

- Dhirendra Kumar

NEW DELHI:

The proposed review will attempt to enhance the competitiveness of Indian agricultural products, ensure compliance with global standards, and promote value-added products. It will also try to find ways to strengthen trade ties with emerging markets while sustaining strong relationships with traditional partners, the people cited above said on the condition of anonymity.