New Delhi: Foodgrains trade body IPGA has demanded that the government allow traders methyl bromide fumigation of all imported agri-commodities at Indian ports till June 2018 to ensure smooth supply.
In March, the agriculture ministry had extended till this month the deadline on exemption given to traders for fumigating all imported agri-commodities including pulses at Indian ports instead of the country of origin.
"We have sincerely urged the government to allow methyl bromide fumigation at Indian ports for next one year," India Pulses and Grains Association (IPGA) Chairman Pravin Dongre said. Read More.
In March, the agriculture ministry had extended till this month the deadline on exemption given to traders for fumigating all imported agri-commodities including pulses at Indian ports instead of the country of origin.
"We have sincerely urged the government to allow methyl bromide fumigation at Indian ports for next one year," India Pulses and Grains Association (IPGA) Chairman Pravin Dongre said. Read More.