In response to Gujarat govt demand, Centre removes MEP for potato export
December 29, 2016
Gandhinagar: Chimanbhai Saparia, agriculture minister of Gujarat today in a statement thanked central government for removal of minimum export price(MEP) for potato export.
Saparia said Gujarat government had made representation before the centre seeking minimum export price of 360 dollar/mt to go in interest of farmers and to boost export. The centre has responded positively and removed MEP, he said.
Saparia in his statement further said, the representation was made before union ministers Nirmala Sitaraman and Parshottam Rupala with all details. Thanks to this decision, farmers will get better prices for potato crop.
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