The commerce ministry has notified revised RoDTEP (export duty remission) schedules to align with the amended customs tariff structure, aiming to make the benefit process simpler for exporters. Alongside the policy update, a Basmati and Organic Training Centre-cum-Demo Farm is being set up in Pilibhit, with land transfer already finalized.
APEDA plans to set up India’s first integrated Basmati training and demonstration farm in Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh. The farm will support both conventional and organic Basmati cultivation, with training and research for farmers. Alongside this, an AI-based survey project for Basmati paddy is being launched to improve understanding and boost agricultural exports.
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Basmati rice exporters say West Asia’s instability is pushing shipping costs out of reach, with war-risk surcharges climbing as high as 70% of cargo value. They allege shipping lines are diverting shipments and holding containers, forcing exporters to absorb losses without clear recourse. A farmers and exporters forum is urging government action to regulate surcharges and ensure fair maritime practices.
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