Indian government considering to lift ban on wheat and sugar export to Nepal

Published 2022년 8월 27일

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India is considering lifting its two-month-long ban on wheat and sugar exports to Nepal, following discussions with the central government, as reported by Indian Ambassador to Nepal, Naveen Srivastava. The ban, implemented since June 1, has led to a shortage and price increase of these essential commodities in Nepal. Additionally, India is planning to reopen the Mirganj Bridge, which has been closed since last year due to flood damage, to facilitate transportation across the border.

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KATHMANDU, August 27: India is considering lifting the ban on export of wheat and sugar to Nepal. The ban has been in place for the past two months. Speaking at a program organized by Sunsari Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Dharan on Saturday, Indian Ambassador to Nepal Naveen Srivastava said a talk is currently underway with the central government to lift the restriction on daily essentials to Nepal. Since June 1, India has been imposing a ban on the export of sugar and wheat. This has hit the supply of these agro products in Nepal and has helped hike their prices. While the retail price of sugar has reached Rs 110 per kg, the price of wheat flour has increased by around Rs 10 per kg in the local market. According to Ambassador ...

Source: Nagariknetwork