6 countries question India over rice and wheat export restrictions

Published 2024년 9월 19일

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At the World Trade Organization (WTO), members including Japan and Canada have raised concerns about India's agricultural subsidies and export restrictions. India has been questioned about its electricity subsidies for farmers, food security considerations in export decisions, and income support programs. Over 40 questions have been posed against India's policies implemented since 2022. Despite these concerns, India has continued to export rice and wheat, albeit with bans on certain types, to countries like Nepal and Mauritius. The Indian government has also provided significant input subsidies to low-income agricultural households, amounting to $48 billion for the 2022-2023 crop year.

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At the World Trade Organization (WTO) meeting, Japan also raised questions about India's electricity subsidies to farmers. Meanwhile, Canada questioned whether New Delhi had taken into account the food security of importing countries when it imposed the wheat export restrictions. WTO members also questioned India's income support programs for farmers by the Indian government and states. More than 40 questions were raised against India over its export restrictions from 2022. In July 2023, India banned exports of non-basmati white rice, but said exports would be considered subject to the permission of the Indian government, upon request from importing countries. In the recent period, the country has exported rice to Nepal, Mauritius, Namibia and several other African countries. New Delhi has also banned wheat exports in May 2022, fearing a shortage in the domestic market, after unfavorable weather conditions ...

Source: Vov