New Delhi: Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar said that he was not in favour of ban on onion exports on Wednesday. Pawar also said that such move can hit image of India as a global supplier of farm products.
Meanwhile the price rise of onion bring tears in the eyes of consumers, Pawar said the rise in onion prices is a “temporary situation” as heavy rains in major producing states like Maharashtra have affected supplies.
Pawar told media, “It is not fair to ban export of any agricultural commodities. India has now established its position as a major supplier of agricultural items in the global market. If we ban exports, this image will be affected. So, we are against export ban on onion.”
Bureau Report
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