New Delhi, Dec 12 (UNI) Expressing concern over the meagre share of India in the global organic trade despite having the highest number of organic farmers and the 9th largest area in the world under organic farming, a Parliamentary Panel strongly recommended setting up of demarcated Organic Production Zones (OPZ) and implementation of e-Organic Bazar Portal to boost organic exports from the country and to ensure remunerative price to the farmers.
Referring to the huge potential for organic exports from the country, the Committee strongly recommended setting up of demarcated Organic Production Zones (OPZ) with the required processing facilities and other necessary infrastructure to boost production of value-added organic products to increase exports exponentially since value-added organic products fetch a higher premium in global market.
Taking serious note of lack of effective market linkages resulting in low prices for organic products, the Committee advocated immediate launch and implementation of e-Organic Bazar Portal to enable an expanded and assured market for organic products benefitting the farmers.