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Agriculture
Centre Approves Guwahati Airport as Export Hub for Assam's 'Fragrant Gold'
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 31 Oct 2026, 03:03 PM
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The central government has sanctioned Guwahati airport as an export point for Assam’s tea, dubbed ‘fragrant gold’, following a statement by Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal.
The Ministry of Commerce has formally approved Guwahati airport as an export point for Assam’s tea, which is often referred to as the state’s ‘fragrant gold’. The decision was announced by Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal during a recent press briefing.
The approval is expected to streamline the export process for tea producers in Assam, allowing them to ship their products directly from Guwahati to international markets. This move could reduce transit times and lower logistics costs for exporters.
Industry analysts say the new status will enhance the competitiveness of Assam’s tea on the global stage, potentially attracting more foreign buyers and boosting the state’s export earnings.
The government has indicated that further infrastructure upgrades at the airport will be considered to accommodate increased cargo traffic. The decision marks a significant step in integrating Assam’s agricultural produce into the global supply chain.
The approval is expected to streamline the export process for tea producers in Assam, allowing them to ship their products directly from Guwahati to international markets. This move could reduce transit times and lower logistics costs for exporters.
Industry analysts say the new status will enhance the competitiveness of Assam’s tea on the global stage, potentially attracting more foreign buyers and boosting the state’s export earnings.
The government has indicated that further infrastructure upgrades at the airport will be considered to accommodate increased cargo traffic. The decision marks a significant step in integrating Assam’s agricultural produce into the global supply chain.