APEDA to establish Basmati and Organic Training Centre in Pilibhit.

The change towards technology intensive, export-based agriculture is reflected in this project. It combines human capacity building, quality management and computer aided tools to enhance productivity and competitiveness.
It can in the long run:

• Enhance farmer incomes
• Enhance the quality of exports and traceability.
• Foster sustainable and organic agriculture.
• Make India the leader in the world basmati market.

Exam-Focused Points

• APEDA to start basmati and organic training centre in Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh.
• Project cost: 15 crore; land size: 7 acres.
• Specialize in high grade basmati growing, organic agriculture and export preparation.
• Incorporates AI satellite mapping of crops to plan better.
• Facilities: seed unit, museum, auditorium, NABL-accredited lab.
• Widely known as Basmati Export Development Foundation (BEDF).
• Target: training 50,000+ farmers by 2025–26.
• Enhances farming exports and rural livelihoods.