The buyers showed great interest in the world famous Kashmiri Saffron which is powered by Geographical Indication (GI) Tag at the ongoing UAE-India Food Security Summit 2020 in Dubai.
Jammu and Kashmir’s Principal Secretary Agriculture Navin K Choudhary launched the Kashmiri saffron at the UAE-India Food Security Summit 2020.
“I am delighted that for the first time, Kashmiri saffron has been introduced to the UAE market,” Choudhary said on the occasion.
Choudhary said Kashmiri saffron was exported for the first time after it got the GI certification. Kashmiri Saffron is known for its medicinal value globally and represents the rich cultural heritage of Jammu and Kashmir.
Secretary Agriculture is leading a 20-member delegation of businessmen and government officials from Jammu and Kashmir to the four-day food security summit, which started on 8th of December.
The meet is Organized by the Consulate General of India in Dubai in association with the Confederation of Indian Industries (CII) and Invest India.
The event brings several key stakeholders from both the countries on one platform to share their experiences, deliberate on solutions and explore ways to further increase the collaboration in the food security sector
