<h1>APEDA Celebrates 37 Years of Boosting India's Agricultural Exports, Aiming for USD 30 Billion Target in 2022-23.</h1> The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has marked 37 years of promoting agricultural exports from India. Established in 1986, APEDA has significantly increased exports from USD 0.6 billion in 1987-88 to USD 24.77 billion in 2021-22, with a target of USD 30 billion for 2022-23. The authority has expanded exports to over 200 countries and improved India's global trade ranking. APEDA has focused on IT-enabled initiatives, infrastructure development, and promoting locally sourced and GI-tagged products. It has also established market intelligence and farmer connect platforms to enhance export activities, notably in regions like Varanasi and the Himalayan belt. Non-basmati rice and other agricultural products have been key export items.