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Export wheat rather than let it rot: Basu [1]

Chief Economic Advisor Kaushik Basu has said the government should consider allowing export of essential foodgrains like wheat rather than let these rot due to lack of storage capacities and distribution channels.

He also said overhauling the public distribution system should be a top priority for the government.

Publication Date: 
06/09/2010
Business Standard (New Delhi) [2]
Tags:
Food Storage [3], Exports [4], Agriculture [5], Wheat [6]
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