GI-tagged Kalaburagi tur dal exported to Maldives

A one-tonne consignment of GI-tagged Kalaburagi tur dal has been exported to the Maldives, opening up a new international market for the region’s flagship agricultural product.

The consignment was flagged off by Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) Chairman Abhishek Dev on Thursday as part of an initiative to promote GI-tagged agricultural products and strengthen farmer-led brands in international markets.

The consignment, exported by Mysuru-based Silken Global Exports and Imports through an FPO-led brand, will be transported to the Maldives by sea. Representatives of APEDA, the Karnataka State Pulses Abhivrudhi Mandali Ltd. (KSPAML) and the exporting company were present at the flag-off.

The export-linked value chain is expected to provide better returns to farmers. According to APEDA, while the prevailing market price is around ₹60 per kg, farmers receive ₹82 per kg through the export-linked channel, representing a price increase of more than 30%.