APEDA
Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority
APEDA is a statutory body established in 1986 under the APEDA Act, 1985, functioning under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. It is mandated to promote exports of agricultural and processed food products, including basmati rice (which is specifically included in the Second Schedule of the APEDA Act). APEDA conducts market research, ensures international quality compliance, provides financial support to exporters, and manages the Basmati.net — a web-based traceability system for basmati rice exports. APEDA also serves as the Secretariat for implementation of the National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP).
- Established: 1986 under APEDA Act, 1985
- Parent ministry: Ministry of Commerce and Industry
- Key products: scheduled commodities include fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy, cereals (including basmati rice), processed foods
- Basmati.net: traceability system for basmati exports
- Also responsible for: monitoring sugar imports, implementing NPOP for organic products
● Tracked since February 12, 2026 · last seen June 07, 2026 · updates as the daily brief publishes