New Delhi, Oct. 29 -- Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal announced that the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has enabled the first-ever air shipment of GI-tagged Indi Lime from Karnataka and Puliyankudi Lime from Tamil Nadu to the United Kingdom.

In a post on X, Goyal wrote, "A major boost to our farmers! @APEDADOC facilitates the first-ever air shipment of GI-tagged Indi Lime from Karnataka & Puliyankudi Lime from Tamil Nadu to the United Kingdom."

"This milestone will empower farmers, open fresh avenues & strengthen the presence of India's agri-products in global markets," he added.

Earlier this year, APEDA had facilitated the export of 3 metric tonnes (MT) of GI-tagged Swadeshi I...