Ministry of Consumer Affairs & Public Distribution

Erring rice export firm in Punjab blacklisted
Government has taken stern action against a rice-export firm in Punjab for its alleged involvement in the diversion of rice meant for exports to the local market. The firm, M/s Sharp Menthol India Ltd ........................

Ministry of Consumer Affairs & Public Distribution

Freesale Sugar releases
The free sale quota of sugar for the quarter July-September, 2002 will be released on monthly basis as a one-time measure instead of the present practice of quarterly releases. This decision has been taken by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution ........................

Ministry of Consumer Affairs & Public Distribution

Transport subsidy for sugar exports
The Central Government has amended the Sugar Development Fund Act, 1982. The amendment, which comes into effect from 21st June 2002, inter-alia, provides that internal transport and freight charges on export shipments of sugar shall be ........................