DGFT Sets Export Limits for Wheat and Rice Straw; Requires Self-Certification Due to Drought Conditions.
The circular from the Directorate General of Foreign Trade outlines the guidelines for exporting fodder, including wheat and rice straw, for the financial year 2000-2001. Export is limited to 15,000 MTs for wheat/rice straw and 10,000 MT for pulses straw. Due to drought, procurement from certain states is prohibited, requiring exporters to submit a self-certification affidavit. Applications must be submitted within 15 days with necessary documentation, and one application per exporter is allowed. Export licensing will be proportionately distributed by the Export Licensing Committee. Previous applications from 1999-2000 are considered closed, but new applications are permitted.