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Process to develop Goa as AEZ for cashew nut export on BY HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, JAN 15 The process of developing Goa as Agri Export Zone (AEZ) chiefly for cashew nut export, is underway. Goa, officials say, will benefit in a big way if developed as 'Agri Export Zone' however, not before number of modalities are worked out with other institutes in the country, dealing in the promotion and export of cashew nuts. Recently, State Government submitted the project report to the Centre on this venture. However, the Agriculture Product Export Development Authority (APEDA) has recommended changes and improvement in the project, pertaining to total area covered for AEZ, processing and storage capacity etc. The officer of the APEDA visited Goa last week in this regard, according to Agriculture Department sources. Attaining the status of AEZ means Goa will able to export cashew under brand name 'Goa Cashew'. Furthermore, food-processing industry will remain in gear round the year, creating alternate employment. The department is in touch with institutes such as Cashew Development Board, APEDA, Cashew Export Development Council (CEDC) the bodies, which are involved in promotion and exports of cashew nuts. Initially, the Government wanted to have AEZ for variety of agro products, but idea was dropped and decided to concentrate on 'cashew export' sector in which Goa enjoys economic leverage, the sources said. In fact, parts of Karnataka and Maharashtra, having good yield of cashew, and depend on Bangalore and Mumbai airport for exports respectively will find economically more viable to route their export of cashew nuts through Goa AEZ. -- Cheers, Gabe Menezes. London, England ----- End forwarded message -----
