Traders Call for Lifting Ban on Broken Rice Export as Policy Benefits Myanmar
Published on: June 8, 2024.
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Traders and stakeholders attending the Global Rice Conference in Hyderabad have called for the lifting of the ban on broken rice exports in India. They argue that the ban has allowed neighboring Myanmar to gain an advantage over India in the rice export market. Myanmar, which was once a top rice exporter but lost its position due to internal turmoil, has recently returned to the global market and is now exporting to countries such as China, Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines.
Indian Rice Exporters Federation (IREF) president, Prem Garg, believes that lifting the ban on broken rice exports will benefit traders, exporters, and farmers in India. Currently, India is the top exporter of rice in the world, followed by Thailand, Vietnam, and Pakistan. India exports over 17 million tons of rice annually, with Telangana and Andhra Pradesh being the leading states.
At the summit, experts emphasized the need to reduce pesticide usage in rice cultivation in order to boost exports, particularly from Telangana. They believe that if this issue is addressed, rice exports from the region will increase significantly.
The ban on broken rice exports was initially imposed due to concerns about a possible drought. However, the government later allowed the export of specified quantities to five countries. Now, stakeholders are hopeful that the new NDA government will soon make a favorable decision regarding the lifting of the ban.
Source: [Times of India](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com)
