Desert gold goes global! Rajasthan exports over 11 tonnes of fresh dates to Bangladesh

Rajasthan's date palm farming has reached a historic milestone with the first-ever export of more than 11 tonnes of fresh dates from Bikaner to Bangladesh. The shipment was made by Swami Keshwanand Rajasthan Agricultural University (SKRAU), under the ICAR All India Coordinated Research Project on Arid Fruits, and mainly featured the premium Halawi variety.

Officials said the superior quality of Bikaner's dates has created strong demand in both domestic and international markets. The export generated nearly ₹10 lakh in revenue for the university, marking a major achievement for Rajasthan's agricultural sector.