CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The Government of India will host the National Organic Food Festival in New Delhi between 21 Feb 2020 and 23 Feb 2020. The festival is first of its kind and around 150 women entrepreneurs will be participating in the festival. The festival will be conducted under the theme ‘Unleashing India’s Organic Market Potential’.

Detailed explanation-2: -The APEDA, Ministry of Commerce & Industries, Government of India is implementing the National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP). The programme involves the accreditation of Certification Bodies, standards for organic production, promotion of organic farming and marketing etc.

Detailed explanation-3: -Among the top 10 organic produces that India exported in the last three years are processed food, oil seeds, cereals and millets, sugar, spices and condiments, pulses, tea, fodder and coffee.

Detailed explanation-4: -Significance of Horticulture and Organic Farming India is also home to the world’s largest number of organic farmers. It has 2.3 million acres of certified organic agricultural land. In 2026, the overall organic farming industry is anticipated to reach US$ 10.1 billion.