Shallot farmers in Tamil Nadu are requesting an exemption from export restrictions for their produce, as they are widely grown in various regions of the state. The Union government has banned the export of onion varieties, which also includes shallots, but the farmers argue that Tamils abroad prefer shallots and the export ban should be relaxed. Despite higher production costs and lower yields compared to other varieties, shallot growers do not receive necessary support such as loans and subsidies from the government.