Govt mulls clearing lockdown hurdles for agri-exports revival: Agri Secy

Exports have also resulted in increased production in the agriculture sector by increasing area coverage and productivity

The centre will consider addressing issues such as access to ports, freight and courier services to rejuvenate export of farm commodities amid the ongoing Covid-19 lockdown, Agriculture Secretary Sanjay Agarwal said on Tuesday.

Agarwal, after holding a detailed discussion with the agri-exporters through video conference, said the government will look into the suggestion on allowing the food processing industry as well as spices and cashew nuts sectors to operate with 25-30 per cent staff strength during the lockdown period.

The exporters said they were facing problems in availability and movement of labour, inter-state transport bottlenecks, shortage of raw materials due