TNPSC Thervupettagam

Restrictions on export of wheat flour

August 29 , 2022 820 days 691 0
  • The government decided to put restrictions on the export of wheat or meslin flour to curb rising prices of the commodity.
  • In order to ensure food security of the country, the government put a prohibition on export of wheat in May.
  • However, this caused a jump in overseas demand for wheat flour.
  • Wheat flour exports from India have registered a growth of 200 per cent during April-July 2022 compared to the corresponding period in 2021.
  • In 2021-22, India exported wheat flour worth USD 246 million.
  • The exports stood at about USD 128 million during April-June this fiscal.

Leave a Reply

Your Comment is awaiting moderation.

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Categories