Sri Vijaya Puram, March 18: The Department of Agriculture is committed to promoting the growth and development of the Agriculture sector. With this aim, under the direction of the Chief Secretary of A & N Islands, Dr. Chandra Bhushan Kumar, IAS, initiatives were taken to evaluate opportunities for enhancing agricultural exports and promoting local products in the international market. Various meetings with APEDA were conducted under the Chairmanship of Secretary (Agri.), Ms. Pallavi Sarkar, IAS, involving stakeholders to explore potential collaborations to strengthen the supply chain and create better opportunities for agricultural entrepreneurs in these Islands.