About Amla
Amla (Indian gooseberry) is a hardy fruit rich in vitamin C and central to Ayurveda. It is made into murabba, candy, juice, powder and chyawanprash; Pratapgarh in Uttar Pradesh is its best-known centre.
Where Amla Is Grown in Uttar Pradesh
The main amla districts of Uttar Pradesh are Pratapgarh, Sultanpur, Raebareli, Varanasi. Uttar Pradesh is India's largest producer of wheat, sugarcane, potato and many vegetables, and a leading producer of rice, mango, guava, peas and pulses. Its Agra belt holds India's largest potato cold-storage cluster, and Malihabad's Dasheri is among India's best-known mangoes.
Season in Uttar Pradesh
November–February. Exact arrival dates in Uttar Pradesh depend on local sowing and the monsoon, so check current arrivals before planning purchases.
How Amla Is Sold in Uttar Pradesh
Farm produce is sold through mandis run by the UP Rajya Krishi Utpadan Mandi Parishad (State Agricultural Produce Market Board), many linked to eNAM.
Other major markets in Uttar Pradesh
- AgraPotatoAboutExplore
- HapurWheat, grainsAboutExplore
- ShahjahanpurWheatAboutExplore
- FarrukhabadPotatoAboutExplore
- Malihabad, LucknowMangoAboutExplore
- SaharanpurMango, riceAboutExplore
State Agencies in Uttar Pradesh
Amla has no minimum support price, so it is bought almost entirely by private traders, processors and exporters. State marketing bodies regulate the markets and support farmer producer organisations.
- UP Rajya Krishi Utpadan Mandi ParishadRegulated marketsAboutExplore
- UP Food and Civil Supplies DepartmentWheat and paddy procurementAboutExplore
- PCF (Pradeshik Cooperative Federation)ProcurementAboutExplore
Buyers, Processors and Exporters
These companies and bodies buy, process or export amla across India, including from Uttar Pradesh. Tap a name for details.
- Dabur India LtdChyawanprash and amla productsAboutExplore
- Patanjali Ayurved LtdAmla juice and productsAboutExplore
- Himalaya Wellness CompanyHerbal productsAboutExplore
Research and Advice in Uttar Pradesh
New varieties, crop advice and seed for amla growers in Uttar Pradesh come from the state agricultural universities below and from the Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) in each district.
- Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and TechnologyKanpurAboutExplore
- Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture and TechnologyMeerutAboutExplore
- Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture and TechnologyAyodhyaAboutExplore
Amla in Other States
Rajasthan · Madhya Pradesh · Gujarat · Tamil Nadu
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