As part of India’s efforts to engage with the Global South, the government has authorized the export of 110,000 tonnes of rice to three African nations, aiming to assist them in addressing their food security requirements.
As per a notification from the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), Tanzania has been granted permission to import 30,000 tonnes of non-basmati white rice, Djibouti has been allowed to import 30,000 tonnes of broken rice, and Guinea Bissau has been permitted to import 50,000 tonnes of broken rice.
Since July 20, 2023, exports of non-basmati white rice have been prohibited to maintain ample domestic stocks and manage inflation levels.
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Nevertheless, certain exports are being permitted to allied nations to safeguard their food security, particularly affected by disrupted supplies stemming from the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
The African countries had sought support from India to meet their needs as they were facing problems due to shortage of food supplies and runaway inflation in its wake.
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