India: GST rate on millet-based products slashed to 5%

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council on Saturday decided to slash GST on millet flour food preparations from the current 18 per cent GST to 5 per cent, reported ANI citing sources. The fitment committee of the GST Council had earlier recommended the exemption on powdered millet. The committee had refused to give any incentive for prepared produce made out of millet.Millet flour, known for its nutritional value and health benefits, has gained popularity among health-conscious consumers in India. The governments objective in lowering the GST rate on millet flour food preparations is to enhance public access to these nutritious food items.India is observing 2023 as the Year of Millets and the government is making efforts to boost the production and consumption of millets. Earlier Union Agriculture Minister Tomar said millets are climate resilient and can be grown in less water and with minimal use of fertilizers and pesticides. Acting upon India's proposal supported by 72 ...