Ms. Shobana Kumar

🌾 Ms. Shobana Kumar

Regional Head – Chennai
APEDA (Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority)
📍 Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India

🌍 Championing Indian Agri Exports to the Global Market

Ms. Shobana Kumar leads the Chennai Regional Office of APEDA, playing a key role in strengthening India’s export ecosystem for agricultural and processed food products across Tamil Nadu and neighboring regions. With a focus on quality assurance, capacity building, and export facilitation, she bridges local producers and global markets.

🚀 Major Contributions & Responsibilities

• 📦 Facilitates and promotes exports of fresh produce, organic foods, processed items, and value-added products.

• 🧪 Ensures adherence to international standards through trainings and certifications.

• 🌿 Supports Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs), exporters, and agri-entrepreneurs through APEDA schemes.

• 🌐 Connects exporters with international trade fairs, buyer-seller meets, and digital export platforms.

• 🏢 Works closely with state departments, export promotion councils, and research bodies.

💬 A Strong Voice for Tamil Nadu’s Agro Export Potential

Ms. Shobana’s efforts have helped boost the visibility of South Indian agricultural products in global markets, fostering sustainable income opportunities for farmers and MSMEs in the agri-export chain.