One time nod to Patanjali Ayurved to ship 20 MT non-basmati rice as donation to Nepal

New Delhi: The government has provided a one-time exemption from the export ban to Patanjali Ayurved Limited to ship 20 tonnes of non-basmati white rice as a donation to Nepal for earthquake victims.

“One time exemption from prohibition is granted to Patanjali Ayurved Ltd for export of 20 MT of Non-basmati white rice (Semi-milled or wholly milled rice, whether or not polished or glazed)…as donation to Nepal for earthquake victims,” the directorate general of foreign trade (DGFT) said in a notification.

India, had in July, banned the export of non-basmati white rice to boost domestic supply but allowed exports on the basis of permission granted by the government to certain countries to meet their food security needs and on request.


In October, the government permitted exports of 10,34,800 tonnes of non-basmati white rice to seven countries, including Nepal, Cameroon and Malaysia.

The quantity notified for Nepal is 95,000 tonnes, Cameroon (1,90,000 tonnes), Cote D' Ivore (1,42,000 tonnes), Guinea (1,42,000 tonnes), Malaysia (1,70,000 tonnes), Philippines (2,95,000 tonnes), and Seychelles (800 tonnes).

In September, the government allowed the export of 75,000 tonnes of non-Basmati white rice to the UAE through National Cooperative Exports Limited (NCEL).