Easing ban on exports, the government has allowed shipments of Bangalore rose onions and Krishnapuram onions with certain conditions. Earlier, on September 14, the government had banned the export of all varieties of onions to increase availability and to check the price of the commodity in the domestic market.
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade said export of Bangalore rose onions and Krishnapuram onions up to quantity of 10,000 tonnes have been allowed for the period up to March 31, 2021, with immediate effect. DGFT, an arm of the commerce ministry, deals with exports and imports-related issues. It said that the exports will be allowed only through Chennai port.
An exporter of Bangalore rose onion will have to get a certificate from the Horticulture Commissioner, Government of Karnataka, certifying the item and the quantity. An exporter of Krishnapuram onions will have to obtain the certificate from the government of Andhra Pradesh. The exports of other varieties of onions remain banned.