Government Grants Patanjali Ayurveda Special Exemption for Non-Basmati Rice Aid to Earthquake-Hit Nepal
- Posted on November 13, 2023
- Business
- By Arijit Dutta
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Patanjali Ayurveda has been granted a unique exemption by the Indian government, allowing the export of 20 tonnes of non-basmati white rice to Nepal as earthquake relief. Despite a ban on non-basmati white rice export, exceptions are made based on government permission, addressing specific countries' food security needs. The relief comes after Nepal was hit by a 6.4 magnitude earthquake, causing significant damage and loss of life.
The Indian
government has granted Patanjali Ayurveda special permission to export 20 tonnes of non-basmati white rice to Nepal as relief for earthquake victims in
an act of humanitarianism. This unusual one-time exemption permits the
corporation to support relief operations in spite of the export prohibition on
non-basmati white rice, which was put in place on July 20 to maintain local
supplies.
In a
statement confirming the exemption, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade
(DGFT) said, "Patanjali Ayurved Ltd is granted a one-time exemption from
prohibition for the export of 20 MT of non-basmati white rice...as a donation
to Nepal for earthquake victims."
This action is consistent with the government's strategy of approving exports only on the condition that they satisfy requests to support the food security needs of particular nations. 10,34,800 tons of non-basmati white rice were cleared for export in October by the DGFT to seven nations, including Nepal. Nepal has been assigned a quantity of 95,000 tons, indicating its importance as a market for Patanjali Ayurveda.
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An
earthquake with a magnitude of 6.4 recently hit Jajarkot and Rukum West
districts in Nepal, causing extensive devastation. Over 250 individuals
suffered injuries, while 153 lost their lives, and numerous properties were
severely damaged. India has taken the lead in providing urgent aid to the
affected regions, showcasing its swift response in delivering emergency relief
supplies.
This
remarkable export authorization demonstrates the fusion of business and
humanitarianism and represents a significant advancement in India's crisis
outreach to its neighbors.