The Central government on Thursday allowed traders to export onions to 4 countries till March 31. After the centre’s approval, the traders will be allowed to export 54,760 tonnes of onion to Bhutan, Bangladesh, Bahrain, Mauritius said Consumer Affairs Secretary Rohit Kumar Singh.
Rohit Kumar Singh stated, “We have allowed export of 50,000 tonnes of onion to Bangladesh, 1,200 tonnes to Mauritius, 3,000 tonnes of Bahrain and 560 tonnes to Bhutan with immediate effect,” reported news agency PTI.
Traders are permitted to export this quantity till March 31. The modalities are being worked out, he said.
The Consumers Affairs Secretary said the announcement has been made following a recommendation from the external affairs ministry.
Currently, there is a ban on exports of onion till March 31. The ban was imposed on December 8, 2023, in order to strengthen the domestic supply and keep a check on price rise.