Mandate certification, revamp SEZs for food sector to boost agriculture exports: TPCI

Trade promotion body TPCI on Friday suggested a five-pronged strategy to the government, including mandatory pre-export certification and revamping SEZ policy for the food sector, to boost outbound shipments of agricultural goods. The Trade Promotion Council of India (TPCI) said India has the potential to raise agri exports to USD 100 billion (about 7.10 lakh crore) in the coming years. It proposed 100 per cent pre-export certification, increasing customer base, branding, strengthening last-mile connectivity for agri produce, and revamping SEZ policy for food exports.