Current Affairs - State - Discussion

The Agricultural & Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) opened its first regional office in Patna, Bihar, inaugurated by Piyush Goyal during the Bihar Idea Festival. This office is set up to make exporter services more accessible, streamline registration, and provide market support directly within the state. Earlier, exporters from Bihar had to rely on APEDA’s office in Varanasi, which caused delays in services. By establishing the office in Bihar, the initiative directly connects local farmers and agribusinesses with global markets, enabling them to scale exports, boost income, and contribute significantly to the state’s economic growth.