Current Affairs - Agriculture - Discussion

The Indian government has imposed a minimum export price of $300 per tonne for basmati rice. This is a significant increase from the previous price of $200 per tonne. The government has said that the move is necessary to protect the interests of domestic consumers and to ensure that the prices of basmati rice remain stable. The government has also said that the move is necessary to prevent hoarding and speculation in the basmati rice market.