The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) on January 09, 2024, issued the notification regarding the launch of portals.
The following has been stated namely: -
• A dedicated NPOP portal as well as Organic Promotion Portal was unveiled which will provide more visibility and ease of operations for Organic stakeholders.
• The upgraded online traceability system TraceNet 2.0 was introduced for seamless operations and enhanced tools for regulatory oversight.
• The following has been stated about the portals: -
o NPOP portal: The dedicated portal for the National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP) will provide more visibility and ease of operations for Organic stakeholders.
o Organic Promotion Portal: Farmers, FPOs and exporters can showcase their certified organic products, generate Trade Leads and connect with global buyers. This will also include online Training and capacity building sessions for operators on Organic production and also information on Organic Trade events.
o TraceNet 2.0: The upgraded online Organic traceability system for seamless operations and enhanced tools for regulatory oversight. It will ensure transparency, traceability, and compliance for organic agricultural and processed food products from farm to market. By integrating technology with agriculture, TraceNet empowers stakeholders to streamline operations and meet global organic certification standards.
o APEDA portal: Redesigned and revamped APEDA portal with enhanced user experience and information for the benefit of Agri and Processed food products’ stakeholders.
o AgriXchange portal: Redesigned and revamped AgriXchange portal enables more user-friendly data analysis and generation of reports & data of Agricultural exports making it accessible for the general public. Exporters can seamlessly connect with international buyers and sellers as well as explore comprehensive trade insights at their fingertips.
[Notification No. 2091601]