Overview
- Agriculture Minister Atul Bora flagged off the shipment at Krishi Bhawan in Guwahati under a joint state–APEDA initiative.
- Reports differ on the consignment’s weight, with figures of 1.2 metric tonnes and 21.2 metric tonnes both cited and not yet reconciled.
- The exporter is APEDA-registered M/s NextOn Foods Pvt. Ltd., which developed trade links through earlier buyer–seller meetings in Guwahati.
- Karbi Anglong ginger has held a Geographical Indication since 2015 and is promoted for its distinctive aroma, fibre content and pungency.
- State leaders say the first UK-bound consignment advances Brand Assam and expands market access for GI-tagged farm produce.