No need for importing fresh fruits, vegetables: Agriculture Commissioner

The Agriculture Commissioner has stated that India need not depend on import of fresh fruits and vegetables as the world's largest producer is self-sufficient in these items. ICRIER, a Delhi based think tank, expressed concern about high import tariff on fruits and vegetables as one of the supply chain barriers impacting the consumption pattern in India. 

The daily intake of fruits and veggies in the country remained lower than WHO recommended quantity of 400 grams per person even though the daily availability of fresh fruits and veggies is about 425 grams per person.

The total production of fruits and vegetables in the country is around 280 million tonnes out of which 3-4 percent gets exported.