Question : EXPORT OF RICE TO AFRICA

(a) whether non-basmati rice exported to some African countries in 2008 was diverted and could not reach its destination;

(b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor; and

(c) the steps taken to monitor the export of rice from the country?

MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (SHRI JYOTIRADITYA M. SCINDIA)

(a): No, Madam.

(b): Does not arise.

(c): Export of non-basmati rice is banned.