Recently, India sent its first-ever consignment of one metric tonne of rose-scented litchis to Qatar from Pathankot, Punjab. The Commerce Ministry called this a big achievement showing India’s strength in the global fresh fruit market. The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), with the Punjab Government and local farmers, supported this effort. Litchis, from the Sapindaceae family, are juicy fruits with sweet edible flesh, introduced to India from China over 300 years ago.
This Question is Also Available in:
ಕನ್ನಡहिन्दीमराठी