New Delhi, May 5 -- The Government is determined to reduce logistical hurdles and expand global market access for Indian agricultural and processed food products, stated Sunil Barthwal, Secretary, Department of Commerce.

He was speaking at a high-level Chintan Shivir organized by the Agricultural & Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) in New Delhi.

Barthwal emphasised the importance of involving academia and research institutions in agri-export discussions to drive innovation and sustainability.

He stressed the urgent need to enhance both agricultural production and productivity, reaffirming the Ministry's commitment to follow up on the strategies discussed during the event.

The inaugural session, co-chaired by...