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1. In the year 2020-2021: India produced around 34.96 Lakh MT of organic produce. Total volume of export – 8.88 Lakh MT. Export value – $ 1041 Million

http://apeda.gov.in/apedawebsite/organic/Organic_Products.htm

2. During 2017–22, to reach ₹ 18.67 L Cr by 2022. India exported produce worth ₹ 3,655 Cr in 2017-18

https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/324665

3. CAGR of over 25% in the next 3 years. High-scale, high-margin opportunity bracket.

https://yourstory.com/2018/04/organic-food-business-india

4. The Indian organic food market reached a value of US$ 815 Million in 2020. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to grow at a CAGR of around 24% during 2021-2026.

https://www.imarcgroup.com/indian-organic-food-market

5. Startup Watchlist: 8 Indian Agritech Startups To Watch Out For In 2021

https://www.imarcgroup.com/indian-organic-food-market

6. Sikkim presented a model in front of the world by becoming the first-ever organic state in the world.

https://www.indiatoday.in/education-today/gk-current-affairs/story/sikkim-becomes-world-s-first-organic-state-wins-oscar-for-best-policies-by-un-1369158-2018-10-16

7. PM Modi appeals farmers to cut down the use of chemical fertilizers & pesticides

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/pm-modi-appeals-farmers-to-cut-down-use-of-chemical-fertilizers-and-pesticides/articleshow/70691763.cms

8. 42% of India’s districts use 85% of its chemical fertilizers

https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/agriculture/42-of-india-s-districts-use-85-of-its-chemical-fertilisers-55267