Indonesia, one of the biggest exporters of palm oil to India, has banned all exports from April 28 this year. Nearly 38% of edible oil demand in India is of palm oil. The ban, coupled with the Ukraine-Russia war, may lead to a further rise in edible oil prices in the country where inflation is already soaring.

On December 7, the Indian government prohibited export of onions, with immediate effect, till March 31, 2024. Farmers are angry as they are likely to suffer financial losses. They are demanding revoking of the ban, or a better price for their produce. A ground report.

On December 7, the Indian government prohibited export of onions, with immediate effect, till March 31, 2024. Farmers are angry as they are likely to suffer financial losses. They are demanding revoking of the ban, or a better price for their produce. A ground report.

The lowest compliance to the ban was recorded in Delhi (88 %), followed by Gwalior (84 %), Mumbai (71 %), and Guwahati (77 %). Bengaluru had the least usage of single-use plastics among the surveyed cities.

India is the biggest exporter of rice in the world commanding a share of almost 40 per cent. However, deficient rainfall in the paddy growing states in the Indo-Gangetic Plains has raised an alarm with fears of the Union government restricting rice exports. Four months ago, the Indian government had prohibited wheat exports.

उत्तर प्रदेश सरकार ने प्लास्टिक पॉलिथिन को लेकर बड़ा कदम उठाया है। योगी सरकार ने 50 माइक्रॉन से पतली पॉलीथीन के प्रयोग पर 15 जुलाई से रोक लगाने का आदेश जारी कर दिया।