Guwahati, June 7: The Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) Assam on Saturday highlighted the export of Geographical Indication (GI)-tagged Assam lemons to Dubai, describing the development as a significant step in enhancing the international visibility of agricultural products from Northeast India.
In a post on X, the CMO said the export reflects the increasing global recognition of the region’s high-quality produce and the growing success of farmer-led enterprises.
“GI-tagged Assam lemons reaching Dubai reflect the growing global recognition of Northeast India’s quality produce and farmer-led enterprise,” the CMO stated.
The post also shared a message from the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER), which noted that the export was facilitated by the North Eastern Regional Agricultural Marketing Corporation.
According to the ministry, the initiative demonstrates the expanding international reach of agricultural products from the Northeast while opening new avenues for farmers and producers across the region.
“Assam Lemon Goes Global! NERAMAC, under MDoNER, facilitated export of Assam’s GI-tagged lemons to Dubai. The initiative highlights Northeast India’s global reach, turning local produce into a symbol of quality, farmer empowerment, and new opportunities,” the ministry said.
Officials said the export marks an important milestone in promoting the Northeast’s agricultural products in international markets and underscores the growing demand for region-specific, GI-tagged produce abroad.
