New Delhi, Feb. 5 -- India's exports of fruits and vegetables have witnessed a significant surge of 47.3 per cent in volume between the financial years 2019-20 and 2023-24, according to the Ministry of Commerce & Industry.

This remarkable growth has been attributed to the financial assistance schemes provided by the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) under the Department of Commerce.

The ministry in an official statement said "APEDA's financial assistance schemes boosts 47.3 pc surge in India's fruit and vegetable exports".

APEDA has been supporting exporters through various initiatives under the Agriculture and Processed Foods Export Promotion Scheme. It provides financial aid for setting up ...