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6. Who has been launched 8th Edition of the National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP) recently?
[A] Narendra Modi
[B] Piyush Goyal
[C] Nirmala Sitharaman
[D] Amit Shah
Correct Answer: B [Piyush Goyal]
Notes:
India’s organic farming sector is on the verge of significant expansion, with total export values anticipated to reach Rs 20,000 crore by 2028. This forecast was presented by Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, during the inauguration of the 8th edition of the National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP).
The NPOP Portal enhances operational efficiency and visibility for organic producers and exporters. The Organic Promotion Portal serves to link farmers and Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) with international buyers, offering resources for capacity building. TraceNet 2.0 guarantees traceability and adherence to global certification standards. The revamped APEDA Portal streamlines processes for exporters of agricultural and processed food products. The AgriXchange Portal delivers trade insights and facilitates connections between exporters and global buyers.
Recent Reforms in Organic Certification include a simplified certification process that grants legal recognition to organic grower groups, a potential reduction of up to three years in the conversion period for land to organic farming, and enhanced monitoring through the use of IT tools, which provide public access to farmer information.
