Ban On Export of Non-Basmati Rice – Not to Apply to Certain Countries
Ban on export of non-basmati rice shall not be applicable to export of rice to the following countries:-
Name of the country | Quantity |
|---|---|
(i) Nigeria | 15,000 MT |
(ii) Senegal | 15,000 MT |
(iii) Ghana | 15,000 MT |
(iv) Cameron | 10,000 MT |
The above export shall be subject to the following conditions:-
i) The above quantity shall be exported through State Trading Corporation (STC) of India during September/October, 2008;
ii) STC shall procure rice from such rice mills who have surplus rice/paddy in their stock;
iii) The rice to be exported shall be with a minimum of 25% of brokens;
iv) STC shall ensure that their entry into market for this export does not affect the overall price situation of rice; and
v) STC shall source the rice to be exported from more than one State and in four different tranches.
DGFT Notification No. 48 (RE-2008)/2004-2009 Dated: October 13, 2008