India exported 1.8 million tonnes wheat to several countries since ban: Food Secretary

India exported 1.8 million tonnes wheat to several countries since ban: Food Secretary

India has exported 1.8 million tonnes of wheat to a dozen-odd countries, including Bangladesh and Afghanistan, since the country banned exports of the grain on May 13, according to Food Secretary Sudhanshu Pandey. About 33,000 tonnes of wheat as humanitarian assistance has already been supplied to Afghanistan against the commitment of 50,000 tonne, he said. […]

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Congress slams wheat export ban, says move ‘anti-farmer’

Congress slams wheat export ban, says move ‘anti-farmer’

According to an official notification, India has banned wheat exports with immediate effect as part of measures to control rising domestic prices According to an official notification, India has banned wheat exports with immediate effect as part of measures to control rising domestic prices The Congress on May 14 hit out at the government over […]

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