Question : RICE EXPORT COUNCIL

(a) whether India has been included in the Asian Rice Export Council;

(b) if so, the names of Asian countries included in the said Council alongwith the details thereof;

(c) whether India is likely to get any help in rice exports after being included in the said Council; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION ( SHRI SUBHASH MAHARIA )

(a),(b),(c)&(d): Government is not aware of the existence of Asian Rice Export Council.

However, India has joined Council on Rice Trade Cooperation (CRTC) which is in its formative stages.