FJCCI pushes for enhanced agri-export infrastructure in state

Ranchi: To enhance interstate and international trade of agricultural produce from Jharkhand, the 'ahari sub-committee' of the Federation of Jharkhand Chamber of Commerce and Industries (
FJCCI
) has appealed to the state govt to immediately establish a robust infrastructure and a supportive ecosystem for agri-export.
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The chamber has called for the construction of integrated pack houses in Ranchi, Medininagar, Giridih and Godda as part of the effort. Additionally, they demanded a dry port in Jamshedpur, pesticide residue and NABL-accredited labs and the upgrading of the Birsa Munda airport to international standards to facilitate direct air cargo exports of local produce.
FJCCI also emphasised the need for establishing a food processing and food industry directorate and constructing a cargo terminal at the airport.
Officials of the chamber also stressed that the state's farmers, who grow ample vegetables, fruits, paddy, pulses and minor forest produce, suffer from the absence of proper market linkages and often sell their produce at low prices. FJJCI president Paresh Gattani said, "The business community will provide full support to boost farmers' income and work alongside the govt in developing export-ready infrastructure."
These crucial decisions were taken during a workshop hosted by the 'ahari sub-committee' at the Chamber Bhawan, focusing on agricultural trade expansion. The experts present on the occasion discussed
cargo logistics
, dry port services, and schemes for Farmer Producer Companies (FPCs), emphasising that the state's small and marginal farmers are required to be empowered through collective marketing strategies.

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