India, June 27 -- The Indian government has flagged off the first consignment of 1 metric tonne of rose-scented litchi from Pathankot, Punjab, to Doha, Qatar on June 23.

The Indian Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, in collaboration with the Department of Horticulture, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of Punjab, sent the first consignment to Qatar.

In addition, 0.5 metric tonne of litchi was also exported to Dubai, UAE from Pathankot, marking a twin export achievement and reinforcing India's potential in global fresh fruit markets, read a government statement.

This milestone initiative underscores the excel...