APEDA stands for the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority.
It is responsible for the promotion and development of agricultural and processed food product exports from India. APEDA facilitates market access, provides export promotion services, ensures quality standards, and supports the growth of the agricultural and processed food sector.
It provides financial assistance to eligible entities for activities such as the establishment of pack houses, cold storage facilities, processing units, and testing laboratories.
It provides financial support to exporters for various market promotion activities, including participation in international trade fairs, buyer-seller meets, and export promotion events.
It provides support for setting up quality testing and certification labs, organizing training programs on quality management, and facilitating compliance with international quality standards.
It supports activities such as product research and development, technology upgradation, packaging innovation, and product diversification.
It supports branding initiatives, marketing campaigns, and awareness programs to create a strong market presence and facilitate market access for Indian products.
It encourages the creation of common infrastructure facilities where multiple exporters can benefit from economies of scale and access modern processing technologies.
The scheme provides financial assistance for R&D projects related to product development, process optimization, and technology upgradation.
