Itanagar, Oct 26: Arunachal Pradesh’s horticulture sector took a significant step towards international markets on Monday as Horticulture Minister Gabriel D. Wangsu flagged off a trial shipment of Arunachal Kiwi from Ziro to Dubai, opening a new avenue for the state’s kiwi growers and marking an important milestone in its efforts to build an export-oriented horticulture economy.
Describing the occasion as a proud moment for the state, Wangsu said the initiative aimed to connect the produce of Arunachal’s highland orchards with international buyers and create better income opportunities for its farmers.
Emphasising Arunachal Pradesh’s potential in horticulture, Wangsu said the state’s favourable climate, soil and natural advantages offered considerable scope for producing high-quality horticultural crops. However, he stressed that realising this potential would require greater attention to post-harvest management, grading, quality packaging, storage, transportation, processing and dependable market linkages.
Wangsu cautioned that the success of the export initiative would depend on maintaining product quality and ensuring consistency in future supplies. He said the trial shipment to Dubai would provide an opportunity to assess market response, understand buyer expectations and prepare for regular commercial exports.
“An export shipment can open a door, but only the quality of our products and consistency can keep that door open,” he said, underlining the need to build buyer confidence and secure fair and sustainable returns for farmers.
Wangsu expressed hope that the consignment would mark the beginning of sustained international market access for Arunachal Kiwi rather than remain a one-time achievement.
MLA-cum-Advisor to the Ministry of Trade and Commerce Dr. Mohesh Chai, MLA Hage Appa, Secretaries and Directors of the Horticulture and Trade and Commerce departments, senior government officers, representatives of ICAR-RCNEH and APEDA, and local kiwi growers were present at the flag-off programme.

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