The commerce ministry’s arm APEDA has launched an initiative to support agri-food and agri-tech startups, aimed at promoting innovation and creating new export opportunities for young entrepreneurs, an official said on Thursday.
APEDA (Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority) Chairman Abhishek Dev said the initiative- BHARATI, which stands for Bharat’s Hub for Agritech, Resilience, Advancement and Incubation for Export Enablement, has been designed to empower agri sector start-ups.
“We will provide an opportunity to the top 10 startups to showcase their products at international platforms,” Dev said at the sidelines of Indusfood 2026 show at Greater Noida.
