New Delhi, Aug. 11 -- Kargil's apricots are reaching Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Qatar for the first time, thanks to the One District One Product initiative.

"This has been done under the One District One Product and Vocal For Local, Global Outreach initiatives," Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal wrote on X, sharing the news.

The successful export of 1.5 metric tons of apricots is proof of the growing international demand for Indian fruits, said the minister.

"This reflects the Modi government's commitment to farmers' welfare," the Minister's X post, written in Hindi, concluded.

The Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry Initiative "One District, One Product" (ODOP) ai...