APEDA Facilitates First Export of GI-Tagged Tezpur Litchi from Assam to Dubai

• APEDA facilitated India's first-ever export consignment of GI-tagged Tezpur Litchi from Assam to Dubai (UAE) on 7 June 2026 — a 1 metric tonne shipment.
• Signals deepening of the North Eastern Region (NER) agri-export push and use of the GI (Geographical Indication) instrument to capture premium overseas markets.
• Relevant for Prelims (APEDA, GI tags, horticulture) and Mains GS-III (agri-marketing, exports, NER economy).