Key facts
- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma flagged off an export of GI-tagged Tezpur litchis to Singapore.
- The consignment consists of 500 kilograms of the "Piyaji" variety of litchi.
- This export follows a recent successful shipment of Assam's litchis to Dubai.
- The Singapore High Commissioner has expressed interest in procuring an additional 500 kilograms of Tezpur litchis.
- The Chief Minister highlighted the potential for exporting other Assam agricultural products.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has ceremonially flagged off an international consignment of Geographical Indication (GI)-tagged Tezpur litchis to Singapore from Guwahati. This initiative aims to expand the reach of Assam's horticultural produce in global markets.