(a) whether the Government has imposed a ban on the
export of sugar and pulses;
(b) if so, the details thereof along with the reasons therefor;
(c) whether any suggestions/recommendations from the State
Governments/experts have been received in this regard; and
(d) if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the Government thereto?
MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR CONSUMER AFFAIRS,
FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
(PROF. K.V. THOMAS)
(a) & (b): At present, there is no ban on the export of sugar. The export
of sugar is free subject to prior registration of quantity with Directorate
General of Foreign Trade(DGFT).
As regards pulses, the Government has extended ban on export of pulses
(except for
(i) Kabuli Chana and
(ii) 10,000 MTs of organic pulses and
lentils per annum) till 31st March, 2014 due to demand and supply mismatch
in the domestic market.
(c): The Central Government has not received any suggestions/recommendations
recently from the State Governments/ experts in this regard.
(d): Does not arise.