AGRI EXPORT ZONE (AEZ) - JAGGERY
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Proposal to set up an AEZ for promoting export of solid jaggery,liquid jaggery,
jaggery powder and organic jaggery and related products.
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Maharashtra jaggery production is 11-12% of the total production in the country
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Production of jaggery is concentrated in Districts of southern Maharashtra
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A number of activities have been suggested under the AEZ to facilitate export
including interventions in production particularly for organic jaggery, post
harvest activities and marketing promotion.
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Total project outlay in Rs.1883 lacs over 5 years.
Present Status
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An AEZ for jaggery will cover the District of Kolhapur, Sangli and Satara.
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The Detailed Project Report (DPR) of an AEZ for jaggery submitted through GOM
to GOI for approval is under consideration by the GOI.
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