India lifts ban on rice export to Bhutan

New Delhi, April 18: Indian government, with immediate effect, has lifted ban on export of rice brands such as BN20, Basmati and boiled rice to Bhutan.

A statement from agriculture ministry said the special gesture is being considered only to Bhutan in view of the cordial and friendly relations shared by the two countries.

The government of India has banned the export of these rice brands due to shortage of food grains across the globe. After the ban, the rice price in Bhutan had risen sharply prompting the government to respond the public assuring enough supply of food grains.

“We would like to remind that hoarding of essential commodities, like rice, is strictly prohibited and we request all hoarders to immediately release their stocks in the market,” the statement reads. Bhutan News Service