Centre allows exports of white onion via 3 ports

In a surprise move. The Union government on Thursday. Partially relaxed the indefinite ban on union export again. Paving the wave for the for the immediate. Export off. 2000 tonnes of white onions. Primary grown in Gujarat. From 3 designated ports.

A notification issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trades (DGFT)  said that exports on white onions would be permitted only after Gujarat’s horticulture Commissioner certifies the item and quantity being exported. Exports of up to an aggregate quantity not exceeding 2000 metric tonnes of white onion has been allowed through the specified ports taken together with immediate effect, he said.

The exports are allowed from Mundra port, Pipavav Port. and Nhava Sheva / JNPT port.

Exports on Union, a politically sensitive commodity are banned in general. However, the government allows. Specified quantities of shipment to Friendly Nations on their request. DGFT is an arm of Commerce ministry which deals with norms related to import and export. On December 8th last year, the government banned exports on union with the view to increase domestic availability and keep price in check.