date:May 25, 2020
Exports of fruits and vegetables have fallen by about 70% since the lockdown began in late March, largely because of high air freight charges, according to exporters and officials.
Fruit and vegetable exporters prefer to send cargo via flight to ensure quality and freshness of their products. But with airlines increasing their freight charges by as much as 166% to Rs 250/kg.
In India, the March-May period is peak season for export of fruits and vegetables. An official of Agricultural and Proce