Assam Exports First Legal Agarwood Chips to Saudi Arabia and UAE
| Key Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Assam exported its first legally approved consignment of agarwood chips to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). |
| Dispatch Location | The consignment was dispatched from the cargo terminal of Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport. |
| Statutory Clearances | Export was carried out after obtaining CITES permits and restricted export licences from the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT). |
| Objective | To promote legal exports, strengthen the agro-forest economy, boost rural livelihoods, and establish Assam as a global hub for agarwood and fragrance products. |

