{"id":54898,"date":"2025-11-10T15:20:15","date_gmt":"2025-11-10T09:50:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/punjabenews.com\/English\/?p=54898"},"modified":"2025-11-10T21:15:33","modified_gmt":"2025-11-10T15:45:33","slug":"punjab-overtakes-up-uttarakhand-to-become-litchi-hub","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/punjabenews.com\/English\/punjab\/punjab-overtakes-up-uttarakhand-to-become-litchi-hub\/","title":{"rendered":"Punjab overtakes UP-Uttarakhand to become litchi hub"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Bhagwant Mann government opens export route, farmers\u2019 profit increases 5 times<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Punjab E News:<\/span> Under Bhagwant Mann\u2019s leadership, the Punjab government has achieved a historic milestone in litchi production and export, leading to a massive increase in farmers\u2019 income. In 2023-24, the state produced 71,490 metric tons of litchi, which is 12.39% of the country\u2019s total. This figure remains approximately the same in the current year. Litchi is being grown across 3,900 hectares in Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Nawanshahr, Hoshiarpur, and Ropar districts, with Pathankot alone accounting for 2,200 hectares. The Mann government\u2019s crop diversification policy has given farmers a new alternative for year-round stable income, moving them away from the wheat-paddy cycle.<\/p>\n<p>In 2024, Punjab\u2019s litchi reached London for the first time \u2014 10 quintals of litchi fetched 500% higher prices. This resulted in a tremendous increase in farmers\u2019 earnings. In 2025, this momentum grew further when 1.5 metric tons of litchi were sent to Qatar and Dubai. So far, export orders for 600 quintals have been secured, with their value estimated to reach \u20b93\u20135 crore. This success is making Punjab India\u2019s emerging litchi export center.<\/p>\n<p>The Mann government has launched several subsidy schemes to provide relief to litchi farmers \u2014 50% subsidy on packing boxes and crates, assistance up to \u20b950,000 per hectare for replacing polyhouse sheets, and \u20b910,000 per acre assistance for drip systems. \u20b950 crore is being spent on cold chain infrastructure. Packhouses in Pathankot and Gurdaspur have reduced farmers\u2019 costs by 40\u201350%.<\/p>\n<p>To enhance export quality, 5,000 farmers have been trained in GlobalGAP through KVKs. Through APEDA partnership, a subsidy of \u20b95\u201310 per kilogram is being provided on air cargo. The state is working toward GI tag for Pathankot litchi. These initiatives have increased farmers\u2019 income by 20\u201330%, and now earnings of \u20b92\u20133 lakh per acre are being achieved in export clusters.<\/p>\n<p>Punjab\u2019s advantage is clear compared to other states.<br \/>\nUttar Pradesh produces approximately 50,000 metric tons, but exports less than 0.5 metric tons. Despite Jharkhand\u2019s production of 65,500 metric tons, its exports are negligible, while Punjab has established access to Europe and Gulf countries since 2024. Jharkhand is still struggling with packaging and cold chain deficiencies.<\/p>\n<p>Assam\u2019s litchi production is 8,500 metric tons, but exports are limited to just 0.1 metric tons. Meanwhile, Uttarakhand, known for its Dehradun variety, manages to export less than 0.05 metric tons. Punjab\u2019s drip irrigation assistance and cold storage investment have left these states behind.<\/p>\n<p>Andhra Pradesh\u2019s litchi production is merely 1,000 metric tons and exports are zero. Farmers here are stuck due to lack of basic facilities, while Punjab\u2019s horticulturists are earning profits from subsidies and exports.<\/p>\n<p>The Bhagwant Mann government\u2019s campaign is making Punjab the country\u2019s litchi hub. With 71,490 metric tons production, 600 quintal export orders, and 500% premium prices, Punjab has emerged as farmers\u2019 economic strength. Soon with GI tagging, \u201cPathankot Litchi\u201d will become a global brand \u2014 giving Punjab a new identity in fruit production.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bhagwant Mann government opens export route, farmers\u2019 profit increases 5 times Punjab E News: Under Bhagwant Mann\u2019s leadership, the Punjab government has achieved a historic milestone in litchi production and export, leading to a massive increase in farmers\u2019 income. 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