Consider the following statements regarding the National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP):
1. The programme involves the accreditation of Certification Bodies and sets standards for organic production.
2. The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) is the implementing agency for NPOP.
3. The 8th edition of NPOP introduced legal status for organic grower groups in place of the Internal Control System.
4. The Trace Net 2.0 portal is designed exclusively for capacity building and training of organic operators.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Explanation: Statements 1, 2, and 3 are correct. NPOP involves accreditation of Certification Bodies and sets organic production standards. APEDA is indeed the implementing agency, and the 8th edition introduced legal status for organic grower groups. Statement 4 is incorrect. Trace Net 2.0 is an upgraded online Organic traceability system for seamless operations and enhanced tools for regulatory oversight, not exclusively for training and capacity building.
Explanation: Statements 1, 2, and 3 are correct. NPOP involves accreditation of Certification Bodies and sets organic production standards. APEDA is indeed the implementing agency, and the 8th edition introduced legal status for organic grower groups. Statement 4 is incorrect. Trace Net 2.0 is an upgraded online Organic traceability system for seamless operations and enhanced tools for regulatory oversight, not exclusively for training and capacity building.