Modi government keen to rebuild Indian organic export markets

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Modi government keen to rebuild Indian organic export markets

Alexandra Watts | 01.07.2025

Organic markets in India were valued at $2.5 billion for the 2023/24 marketing year, according to the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) in New Delhi.  Domestic demand – which grew rapidly after pandemic lockdowns – is the bright spot for Indian organic sector.

The Indian government developed technology platform Jaivikkheti to connect consumers with organic growers. There are well over a half million growers registered on the platform. 

The Indian government also established the National Cooperative Organics Ltd (NCOL), whi...

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