Jharkhand’s Amrapali Mangoes Reach London: A New Export Milestone for Women Farmers

Jharkhand has entered a new chapter in India’s agricultural export story with the first commercial shipment of fresh mangoes from the state to the United Kingdom. The consignment, flagged off from Kolkata on 4 June 2026, marks a significant step for Jharkhand’s horticulture sector and brings its Amrapali mangoes into an international market with strong demand for quality Indian fruits.

The shipment consists of 1.5 metric tonnes of fresh Amrapali mangoes grown by Beura Farmer Producer Company Ltd., an all-women Farmer Producer Company located in Bano Block of Simdega district. The mangoes are being exported by M/s JGB Agrofresh Pvt. Ltd., Kolkata, to London. This makes the consignment important from two angles: it expands Jharkhand’s export footprint and places women farmers directly inside the global agri-value chain.

The export was made possible through the efforts of APEDA, the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. APEDA had organised an export-oriented capacity-building programme on 5 May 2026 for Farmer Producer Companies, Farmer Producer Organisations and progressive farmers from Simdega district. The programme focused on export requirements, quality standards and market opportunities, giving local growers the practical knowledge needed to prepare produce for overseas buyers.

After the training programme, APEDA connected Beura Farmer Producer Company Ltd. with JGB Agrofresh Pvt. Ltd. for the procurement of export-quality mangoes from the district. This link between producer group and exporter became the foundation of the London-bound shipment. It shows how institutional support, buyer linkage and farmer mobilisation can convert regional produce into an exportable commodity.

For the women farmers of Simdega, the export brings more than symbolic recognition. The FPC’s participation in the export value chain has opened access to better markets and helped farmers secure higher returns compared to domestic market prices. This creates a direct incentive for improved quality production, better grading, stronger post-harvest handling and greater compliance with international standards.

Jharkhand has favourable agro-climatic conditions for horticulture, and the Amrapali mango variety grown in the state is recognised for its quality characteristics and market acceptance. The successful export of this first commercial consignment places Jharkhand among Indian states sending fresh fruits to global markets and gives its farmer collectives a stronger platform for future shipments.

This development also reflects a wider change in India’s agricultural export strategy. Farmer Producer Organisations, women-led collectives and tribal producer groups are increasingly being brought into organised export channels through capacity building, market development, traceability systems and quality improvement measures. APEDA’s role in this process is central because it helps connect local producers with global buyers while preparing them for the discipline of international trade.

The journey of Amrapali mangoes from Simdega to London is a strong example of local produce going global through structured support. It gives Jharkhand’s farmers a larger market, gives women-led collectives a stronger identity and adds fresh momentum to India’s agricultural export ambitions.