Given its “special relationship” with Singapore. India has decided to allow Basmati rice exports in order to “meet the food security requirements” of the Southeast Asian country. According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).
“India and Singapore have a very close strategic partnership, distinguished by shared interests, close economic ties, and strong people-to-people ties.” In light of this strong connection. India has decided to authorize rice shipment to Singapore in order to address Singapore’s food security concerns,” said MEA official spokeswoman Arindam Bagchi. On Tuesday in response to media inquiries about rice export to Singapore.
“Formal orders will issued in this regard shortly,” Bagchi stated.
On August 27, India imposed new controls on rice exports in order to prevent the export of white rice. Which is currently illegal.
The ministry said last Sunday that it had received reliable field reports about misclassification and illegal export of non-basmati white rice.
“It has been reported that non-basmati white rice is exported. Under the HS codes of parboiled rice and basmati rice,” claimed the ministry in a statement.
Notably, white rice exports forbidden beginning July 20. In order to control local prices and safeguard domestic food security. Despite limits on specific types, rice exports have been robust this year, according to the government.
On July 20, the central government modified the rice export regulations, placing white rice in the “prohibited” category.
The export policy for white rice (semi-milled or totally milled rice. Whether polished or glazed) has changed from “free” to “prohibited,” according to a notification from the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT).
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