Current Socio-Economic Problems
Ban on Basmati Rice
- The Union government banned the export of Basmati rice valued at less than $1,200 a tonne.
- The step was taken to restrict possible “illegal” shipment of plain white rice by wrongly classifying it as Basmati rice.
- The export of non-Basmati white rice was prohibited on July 20, 2023 citing the rise in domestic prices.
Note
- Agricultural & Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) is the agency responsible for regulation of export of Basmati rice.
- In September 2022, the Centre banned the export of broken rice.
- India ranks second in the production of rice in the world.
- West Bengal is the largest producer of Rice in India.
