The Export-Import Policy of India for the period 2002-07, also referred to as the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP), was designed with a primary objective to strengthen India’s position in the global trade scenario by promoting exports while keeping import controls in line with national interests. This policy aimed at increasing the contribution of exports to GDP, promoting employment generation, supporting technology upgradation, and ensuring balanced regional development. It emphasized a more structured approach to export promotion by offering incentives, facilitating infrastructure, and simplifying procedures for exporters. The policy period was significant in the evolution of India’s trade strategy because it introduced measures aimed at sector-specific growth, one of the notable areas being agriculture, through the development of Agri-Export Zones (AEZs). Agri-Export Zones were introduced under this policy to achieve the dual purpose of promoting agricultural exports and improving the economic conditions of farmers. The concept of AEZs was based on the identification of regions with inherent advantages for producing specific agricultural commodities, due to favorable agro-climatic conditions, skilled labor, and existing infrastructure. These zones were intended to facilitate focused growth, reduce post-harvest losses, and ensure quality standards suitable for international markets. By integrating production, processing, and marketing, AEZs aimed at creating a comprehensive framework that linked farmers directly to export markets, thereby increasing