MoU Between GAPLM and GMR Airport Limited to Boost Export of Goan Produce
Panaji, March 13: The Goa Agricultural Produce and Livestock Marketing Board (GAPLM) and GMR Airport Limited signed a Memorandum of Understanding at Mahalaxmi, Panaji for the development of agricultural export infrastructure at Manohar International Airport. The agreement was formalized in the presence of Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant. The initiative aims to expand market access for Goan farmers and support the export of local produce.
Under the partnership, a modern Pack House and agri-logistics facility will be established at the airport to handle grading, packaging, and export of produce according to the standards of the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA). The facility will reduce post-harvest losses and create new opportunities for farmers and traders.
Speaking on the occasion, Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant said, "The initiative is a significant step in enhancing Goa’s agricultural export ecosystem. The project will help farmers access wider markets, improve the quality and handling of produce, and strengthen the agricultural value chain under the vision of Swayampurna Goa."
The ceremony was attended by Chairman, Goa Agricultural Produce and Livestock Marketing Board, Shri Sandeep Faldessai, Administrator GAPLM Board, Shri Gurunath Sagun Naik, Secretary GAPLM Board Shri Kirtiraj K. Naik Gaonkar, and Chairman GMR Airport Limited Mopa, along with other senior officials from the Agriculture Department and allied agencies.