India permits duty-free exports of 6 lakh tonnes paddy to Nepal

The Indian Government has permitted duty-free exports of six lakh tonnes (lt) of paddy (rice in husk) to Nepal in a move that is seen as helping the Himalayan nation meet its food security.

In a notification issued on Monday night (October 31), the Ministry of Finance said the quantity permitted will be from the date of notification -October 31, 2022.