Kalaburagi’s GI-tagged tur dal wins PM’s praise after export to Maldives
Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the export of GI-tagged tur dal from Kalaburagi, Karnataka, to the Maldives during his 'Mann Ki Baat' radio program. The initiative highlights the government's 'Vocal for Local' campaign and the potential for Indian farmers to access international markets.
Why it matters
This highlights government efforts to promote indigenous agricultural products and improve farmer income through international trade.
Kalaburagi’s GI-tagged tur dal wins PM’s praise after export to Maldives left Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the export of the region’s tur dal to the Maldives in his 139th episode of ‘Mann Ki Baat’, cheering farmers and the district’s agricultural sector. File Photo File Photo https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/ryb0px/article71624204.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/GBTVS_19-5-2015_16-35-11_20GBPIC3.JPG ARUN KULKARNI KALABURAGI-KARNATAKA; The Red Gram (Tur Dal). KALABURAGI Kalaburagi’s GI-tagged tur dal has made its way to the international market, giving a boost to the Centre’s ‘Vocal for Local’ initiative. Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the export of the region’s tur dal to the Maldives in his 139th episode of ‘Mann Ki Baat’, cheering farmers and the district’s agricultural sector. Referring to the growing preference for indigenous products during the festive season, Mr. Modi said locally made goods were increasingly finding markets overseas.
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