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Government of India

Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA)

29-November-2012 20:16 IST

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the continuation of the unrestricted export of wheat and non-basmati rice, in view of the adequate availability of wheat and non-basmati rice in the domestic market. The proposal was moved by Department of Commerce.

This will enhance export competitiveness of rice and wheat gaining access in international markets and foreign exchange earnings for the country and adding valuable foreign exchange.

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Unrestricted export of wheat and non-basmati rice continues to boost export competitiveness and foreign exchange earnings. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved continuation of unrestricted export of wheat and non-basmati rice, on the basis of adequate domestic availability; the proposal was moved by the Department of Commerce and aims to maintain market access for exporters, enhance export competitiveness of these cereals internationally, and promote foreign exchange earnings.