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Centre Clears Guwahati Airport as Export Hub for Assam's Agarwood
✍️ Northeast Today
🗓 31 Oct 2026, 10:40 PM
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The central government has approved Guwahati Airport as a dedicated export hub for Assam's agarwood industry, aiming to streamline the trade of this valuable commodity.
The central government has officially approved the use of Guwahati Airport as a specialized export hub for the agarwood industry in Assam. This decision is expected to provide a structured channel for the international trade of agarwood, a highly valued aromatic wood native to the region.
By designating the airport as an export point, the move aims to facilitate smoother logistics and reduce the complexities associated with shipping this premium commodity. The approval aligns with broader efforts to boost the economic potential of northeastern India by leveraging its unique natural resources.
Agarwood, often referred to as 'liquid gold' due to its high market value, is a significant contributor to Assam's non-timber forest produce. The establishment of a dedicated export hub at Guwahati is likely to enhance the state's visibility in global markets and support local growers and traders.
This development is part of a larger strategy to integrate northeastern infrastructure into national and international supply chains, ensuring that high-value products from the region can reach global buyers more efficiently.
By designating the airport as an export point, the move aims to facilitate smoother logistics and reduce the complexities associated with shipping this premium commodity. The approval aligns with broader efforts to boost the economic potential of northeastern India by leveraging its unique natural resources.
Agarwood, often referred to as 'liquid gold' due to its high market value, is a significant contributor to Assam's non-timber forest produce. The establishment of a dedicated export hub at Guwahati is likely to enhance the state's visibility in global markets and support local growers and traders.
This development is part of a larger strategy to integrate northeastern infrastructure into national and international supply chains, ensuring that high-value products from the region can reach global buyers more efficiently.