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Punjab Agri Export Corporation Limited (PAGREXCO) is a government enterprise established by the Government of Punjab in the year 1997 as the nodal agency for agricultural export from the state of Punjab, India.[1] The company works for export of fresh and processed agricultural produce, infrastructural development and policy implementation in the state.[2][3]. It is a subsidiary of Punjab Agro Industries Corporation.[4]

Activities and Functions

PAGREXCO is working with the Airports Authority of India for modernization of perishable cargo facility at Amritsar airport and has established a facility at Chandigarh Airport.[4]. It is the state implementing agency for the Operation Greens scheme for Kinnow Crop under Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan.[5]. It has started first-of-its-kind program using blockchain technology for organic products for traceability, certification and transparency starting with seed potato[6][7][8]. PAGREXCO is the nodal agency for implementation of Agriculture Export Policy in Punjab.[1] and for promoting farmer-producer organizations (FPO)[9]. Through implementation programs by PAGREXCO, the state of Punjab has won the Jaivik India Award for organic farming.[10][11][12]. PAGREXCO has set up five mechanical sorting, grading, waxing centers with capacity of 2 MT/hour for kinnow[13]

List of functions of PAGREXCO are as follows[2]-

  • Exporting fresh and seasonal agricultural produces, chiefly fruits, vegetables, and flowers.
  • Exporting processed agricultural produce.
  • Setting up the state-of-the-art infrastructure for facilitating organic farming.
  • Introducing and developing high-tech agri technologies.
  • Promoting joint ventures for export-oriented agro/horticulture farms.
  • Dealing with all sorts of chemical and equipment-based needs for farming

As per the Government of Punjab, PAGREXCO is the mandated agency to implement the Organic Program by providing institutional support to the organic farmers of the state under various Government of India schemes[14] To educate the farmers about product development and branding to market their produce, PAGREXCO has launched a weekly TV show on Doordarshan Jalandhar and Doordarshan Punjabi[15] Chief minister of Punjab Captain Amrinder Singh has supported PAGREXCO's activities towards the Kinnow farmers in the state.[16]

PAGREXCO has introduced an Agricultural Export Policy for medium to long term export development, strengthening back-end and front-end infrastructure, developing production and export clusters and building capacity among farmers.[17] The company also provides organic certification to eligible farmers. [18]

Operation Greens

In the budget speech of Union Budget 2018-19, The scheme “Operation Greens” was announced on the line of “Operation Flood”, with an outlay of Rs.500 crore to promote Farmer Producers Organizations (FPO), agri-logistics, processing facilities and professional management.[19][20]. PAGREXCO is responsible for its implementation in the state of Punjab. Important measures taken include price stabilization intervention, transport subsidies, storage subsidies etc.[21]

COVID Relief

PAGREXCO is appointed by the Punjab State government as the nodal agency for the import of COVID relief material, facilitating the entire process and free distribution [22][23]

References

  1. ^ a b "Punjab looks to basmati rice, citrus, buffalo meat, to boost agri exports". The Times of India. 7 December 2019.
  2. ^ a b punjabagro.gov.in https://punjabagro.gov.in/pagrexco/. Retrieved 2021-04-15. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  3. ^ "PAGREXCO appointed as State Implementing Agency for Kinnow crop under Operation Greens Scheme - TOP to TOTAL | Directorate of Information and Public Relations, Punjab, India ਸੂਚਨਾ ਤੇ ਲੋਕ ਸੰਪਰਕ ਵਿਭਾਗ ਪੰਜਾਬ ,ਭਾਰਤ". www.diprpunjab.gov.in. Retrieved 2021-04-15.
  4. ^ a b Verma, Sanjeev (26 February 2019). "Punjab eyes horticulture growth to boost diversification". The Times of India.
  5. ^ "Punjab appoints PAGREXCO as state implementing agency for Kinnow crop". Daily Pioneer. 24 February 2021.
  6. ^ "Government of Punjab announces Seed Potato Traceability and Certification Program". ANI News. 13 August 2019.
  7. ^ Roy, Vijay C (21 February 2021). "Now, check authenticity of organic products in Punjab". The Tribune.
  8. ^ Gera, Ishaan (19 December 2019). "Reaping the benefits: Tech emerging as the farmer's best friend". The Financial Express.
  9. ^ "Farmer-Producers Organization Policy for the state of Punjab" (PDF). Punjab Horticulture.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  10. ^ "Punjab awarded for promoting organic farming". The Times of India. 2 January 2019.
  11. ^ "Punjab Gets 'Jaivik India Award' For Promoting Organic Farming". 5 Dariya News. Retrieved 2021-04-15.
  12. ^ Bureau, Our. "Punjab govt partners with agri-tech start-up CropIn for Seed Potato Traceability". @businessline. Retrieved 2021-04-15. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  13. ^ "Horticulture, Plantation crops and organic farming" (PDF). niti.gov.in. Planning Commission, Government of India.
  14. ^ "PUNJAB GETS 'JAIVIK INDIA AWARD' FOR PROMOTING ORGANIC FARMING". Directorate of Information and Public Relations, Punjab, India.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  15. ^ "PUNJAB AGRO TO DIRECTLY CONNECT WITH FARMERS THROUGH ITS WEEKLY 'FIVE RIVERS' SHOW". Directorate of Information and Public Relations, Punjab, India. 31 October 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  16. ^ "Punjab plans big promotional boost for 'king fruit' kinnow in country". Hindustan Times. 2020-07-26. Retrieved 2021-04-25.
  17. ^ Service, Tribune News. "Cereal exports: Focus on quality, infra push". Tribuneindia News Service. Retrieved 2021-04-26.
  18. ^ Service, Tribune News. "Organic mandi in Jalandhar district soon". Tribuneindia News Service. Retrieved 2021-05-26.
  19. ^ "Operation Greens". mofpi.nic.in. Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Government of India.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  20. ^ Tandon, Tulika (2 March 2021). "What is Operation Green?". Jagran Josh.
  21. ^ "Operation Greens Scheme". Punjab Agro.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  22. ^ "Punjab appoints 2 nodal officers to ease tax exemption on Covid relief imports". Hindustan Times. 2021-05-06. Retrieved 2021-05-10.
  23. ^ Service, Tribune News. "Two nodal officers for giving tax relief". Tribuneindia News Service. Retrieved 2021-05-10.
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