UP Agriculture Export Policy 2019 (as amended 2021): Complete Guide
What Is the Policy?
The Uttar Pradesh Agriculture Export Policy, 2019 (as amended 2021) aims at doubling agri exports from UP through cluster-based development of identified crops and districts. It is administered by the Agriculture / Agri Export Department.
Agri export clusters are notified district-crop combinations โ mango, potato, basmati, mentha, banana, vegetables, and others โ with focused infrastructure, aggregation, and certification support.
Key Incentives
| What | Details |
|---|---|
| Pack house support | Assistance for pack houses and integrated pack houses |
| Cold chain | Ripening chambers and cold chain infrastructure support |
| Lab & certification | Laboratory and certification facility support |
| Freight support | For agri exports |
| Cluster development | Support for notified crop-district clusters |
Who Can Apply?
- Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) and cooperatives
- Exporters
- Pack-house and irradiation facility developers
- Cluster-level Common Facility Centre (CFC) operators
This Policy vs. the Export Promotion Policy 2025โ30
Does APEDA Registration Matter?
Yes โ for most agri export categories, APEDA registration is required, and APEDA schemes converge with the state's incentives.
What Is the Biggest Practical Constraint?
Phytosanitary and residue compliance for EU/US markets. Exporters should be pointed to accredited testing labs early in the process, not after a shipment is rejected.
How to Apply
- Confirm your product/district falls under a notified agri export cluster
- Secure APEDA registration if required for your export category
- Approach the Agriculture / Agri Export Department, coordinating through the District Export Action Plan (DEPC)
- Line up accredited lab testing for phytosanitary/residue compliance early, especially for EU/US-bound shipments
Frequently Asked Questions
I export from UP โ do I use this policy or the Export Promotion Policy 2025โ30?
If your product and district fall under a notified agri export cluster, this policy applies; it's administered by the Agriculture Department. The Export Promotion Policy 2025–30 is the generic, Export Promotion Bureau-administered alternative. Don't claim overlapping heads under both.
Do I need APEDA registration to use this policy?
For most agri export categories, yes โ APEDA registration is required, and APEDA's own schemes converge with this state policy's support.
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Official portal: niveshmitra.up.gov.in Administered by: Agriculture / Agri Export Dept. Last reviewed: Aug 2026
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