India sends 2,500 MT more wheat to Afghanistan via Attari-Wagah border
2 years, 5 months ago

India sends 2,500 MT more wheat to Afghanistan via Attari-Wagah border

Live Mint  

India has sent the 15th consignment of 2,500 MT of wheat to Afghanistan as humanitarian assistance via the Attari-Wagah border, Amritsar. In May, another consignment of 2,000 metric tons of wheat as humanitarian assistance from the government of India was dispatched for Afghanistan via the Attari-Wagah border.The Indian government has promised to provide 50,000 metric tons of wheat to Afghanistan, under which 10,000 metric tons of wheat have been sent already. Moreover, India sent the third consignment of 2,000 metric tonnes of wheat to Afghanistan in 40 trucks via the Attari-Wagah border on March 8. The Government of Pakistan, in November 2021, had approved, as a special gesture to the Afghan people, the transportation of 50,000 MTs of wheat and life-saving medicines as humanitarian assistance from India to Afghanistan via the Wagah border on an exceptional basis for humanitarian purposes, as per a press release by Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.The time period granted for transportation of the humanitarian assistance expired on 21 March 2022.

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Govt agencies procure 56.04 lakh MT wheat from Haryana mandis
1 year, 7 months ago

Govt agencies procure 56.04 lakh MT wheat from Haryana mandis

Hindustan Times  

As the wheat harvesting nears end, the overall procurement in Haryana has reached 56.04 lakh metric tonnes against the target of 75 lakh MT fixed by the Food Corporation of India. Officials associated with the procurement operations said total 57.79 lakh MT wheat has reached the mandis of Haryana till Thursday evening and as the arrival has dipped to around …

India signs MoU with World Food Programme for sending wheat to Afghanistan
1 year, 8 months ago

India signs MoU with World Food Programme for sending wheat to Afghanistan

The Hindu  

India on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the World Food Programme paving the way for sending 10,000 metric tonnes of wheat for the people of Afghanistan. In a press note, the WFP said it had a “massive supply chain” and logistics infrastructure in Afghanistan that could help in ensuring that the food supply reached “those who need it …

India ditches Pakistan route, to send food supply to Afghanistan through Iran
1 year, 9 months ago

India ditches Pakistan route, to send food supply to Afghanistan through Iran

Live Mint  

India and five central Asian countries, on March 7, expressed their shared belief that Afghanistan should not be a base for terrorist activities. During the first meeting of the India-Central Asia joint working group on Afghanistan in New Delhi, the participants discussed regional threats of terrorism, extremism, radicalisation, and drug trafficking. The country representative of the World Food Programme in …

India to send 20,000 metric tonnes of wheat to Afghanistan via Iran's Chabahar port
1 year, 9 months ago

India to send 20,000 metric tonnes of wheat to Afghanistan via Iran's Chabahar port

Firstpost  

New Delhi: India and five central Asian countries on Tuesday asserted that Afghani soil must not be used for any terrorist activities even as New Delhi announced a fresh tranche of 20,000 metric tonnes of wheat to Afghanistan which will be sent through the Chabahar Port in Iran. The joint statement said India announced the supply of 20,000 metric tonnes …

India to send 20,000 MT of wheat to Afghanistan via Chabahar
1 year, 9 months ago

India to send 20,000 MT of wheat to Afghanistan via Chabahar

The Hindu  

India will send its next consignment of wheat as aid to Afghanistan under the Taliban regime via Chabahar, the MEA announced on Tuesday. India has used the Chabahar route in the past, prior to 2021, to send shipments of wheat to Afghanistan “To address the current humanitarian situation, Indian side announced its partnership with UNWFP for the delivery of 20,000 …

India to Send 20,000 Metric Tonnes of Wheat to Afghanistan Via Chabahar Port
1 year, 9 months ago

India to Send 20,000 Metric Tonnes of Wheat to Afghanistan Via Chabahar Port

News 18  

India and five central Asian countries on Tuesday asserted that Afghani soil must not be used for any terrorist activities even as New Delhi announced a fresh tranche of 20,000 metric tonnes of wheat to Afghanistan which will be sent through the Chabahar Port in Iran. In December, India joined several other leading countries in criticising the Taliban’s decision to …

India has no shortage of foodgrain, assures Agricultural minister
2 years, 4 months ago

India has no shortage of foodgrain, assures Agricultural minister

Live Mint  

Foodgrain supplies in the nation are adequate to satisfy demand, according to Agricultural Minister Narendra Singh Tomar's written response to Parliament on August 2. “As on 01.07.2022, the actual stock of wheat is 285.10 lakh metric tonnes against the buffer norm of 275.80 lakh metric tonnes,” the minister told the Lok Sabha. To prevent a shortage of wheat for domestic …

India exported 1.8 million tonnes wheat to several countries since ban: Food Secretary
2 years, 5 months ago

India exported 1.8 million tonnes wheat to several countries since ban: Food Secretary

The Hindu  

India has exported 1.8 million tonnes of wheat to a dozen-odd countries, including Bangladesh and Afghanistan, since the country banned exports of the grain on May 13, according to Food Secretary Sudhanshu Pandey. The Secretary said, “It is important here to explain that the recent decision by the Government of India to bring about regulation on wheat exports was essentially …

India exported nearly 30 lakh tonnes of wheat in 2022: Govt
2 years, 6 months ago

India exported nearly 30 lakh tonnes of wheat in 2022: Govt

Live Mint  

The Union government has exported nearly 30 lakh tonnes of wheat in 2022 so far and is mulling requests from some countries for the supply of the grain, the government said on 22 June. Responding on the issue of plans to ban wheat flour export, Food Secretary Sudhansu Pandey said the government is monitoring the situation and would take steps …

India asked to supply more than 1.5 million tonnes wheat
2 years, 6 months ago

India asked to supply more than 1.5 million tonnes wheat

Live Mint  

India has received requests for the supply of more than 1.5 million tonnes of wheat from several countries that need the staple to overcome shortages triggered by the invasion of Ukraine by Russia, trade and government sources said on Monday. "More than half a dozen countries have approached India for more than 1.5 million tonnes of wheat and we will …

Wheat confusion: The Hindu Editorial on India’s restriction on wheat export
2 years, 7 months ago

Wheat confusion: The Hindu Editorial on India’s restriction on wheat export

The Hindu  

India, which surprised the world with its decision to bar wheat export with immediate effect, appears to be on the defensive now after its May 13 announcement. Addressing a UN “Global Food Security Call to Action” ministerial meeting a few days ago in New York, Minister of State for External Affairs V. Muraleedharan emphasised that the restrictions made allowance for …

India exported wheat worth $177 mn in March, $473 mn in April
2 years, 7 months ago

India exported wheat worth $177 mn in March, $473 mn in April

The Hindu  

India has exported wheat worth $177 million in March and $473 million in April even after the Russia-Ukraine conflict started in late February to help other countries overcome food crisis, sources said. According to them, India exported wheat even at a time when about eight nations, including Ukraine, Belarus, Turkey, Egypt, Kazakhstan and Kuwait, had imposed wheat export restrictions. "Still, …

As Black Sea supplies fall, India sells record 1.4 million tonnes wheat in April
2 years, 7 months ago

As Black Sea supplies fall, India sells record 1.4 million tonnes wheat in April

The Hindu  

India exported a record 1.4 million tonnes of wheat in April, four trade sources said, providing some relief to grain markets as buyers scramble for alternatives to Black Sea supplies hit hard by the war in Ukraine. India, the world's second biggest wheat producer, exported a record 7 million tonnes of the grain in fiscal 2021-22. As supplies dropped from …

Egypt to import wheat from India
2 years, 8 months ago

Egypt to import wheat from India

The Hindu  

Egypt, one of the world’s biggest importers of wheat which has been importing the grain from Russia and Ukraine, has agreed to source supplies from India, Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal said on Friday. Mr. Goyal said Prime Minister Narendra Modi had called him to ensure that the best quality of wheat is exported to Egypt to …

Punjab: At 2.6%, wheat purchase by private players belies hopes
2 years, 8 months ago

Punjab: At 2.6%, wheat purchase by private players belies hopes

Hindustan Times  

Against the Punjab food and civil supplies department’s expectations of private players purchasing a considerable share of freshly harvested wheat crop as the rabi procurement season began on April 1, the trends in the first week are not too encouraging. According to procurement data released till April 7, of the total wheat arrival of 42,589 tonnes to the purchase centres …

India's wheat exports hit record 7.85 million tonnes in 2021-22
2 years, 8 months ago

India's wheat exports hit record 7.85 million tonnes in 2021-22

News 18  

India’s wheat exports hit 7.85 million tonnes in the fiscal year to March, an all-time high and a sharp increase from 2.1 million tonnes in the previous year, traders said, as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine cuts off rival Black Sea supplies. Earlier this month, a top government official said India would export a record 7 million tonnes of wheat in …

India looks to fill wheat granaries depleted by Ukraine war in many countries
2 years, 8 months ago

India looks to fill wheat granaries depleted by Ukraine war in many countries

The Hindu  

Russia and Ukraine account for about 25% of the world's wheat exports. Minimal exports While Russia and Ukraine exported 183 and 91 million tonnes of wheat, respectively, between 2017 and 2021, India exported a miniscule fraction of its output, or just 12.6 MT in the period. With India's wheat harvesting season coinciding with the supply crunch, a bumper crop expected …

India to boost wheat exports to fill void left by Ukraine conflict
2 years, 9 months ago

India to boost wheat exports to fill void left by Ukraine conflict

Live Mint  

Egypt, Israel, Oman, Nigeria and South Africa have approached India to secure wheat supplies, two government officials said, as the Russia-Ukraine conflict entered its fourth week, threatening a global food crisis. High freight rates and a shortage of shipping containers could hold up India’s attempts to expand exports, according to some government officials Russia and Ukraine export nearly one-third of …

India sends third consignment of wheat to Afghanistan via Pak
2 years, 9 months ago

India sends third consignment of wheat to Afghanistan via Pak

India Today  

India on Tuesday sent the third consignment of 2,000 metric tonnes of wheat to Afghanistan via Pakistani land route as part of its humanitarian aid to the Afghan people who have been reeling under food shortages. Today, the third convoy of India's humanitarian assistance carrying 2000 MT of wheat left for Jalalabad, Afghanistan," MEA Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi tweeted. Today, the …

A 'Wheaty' Affair: Afghanistan Slams Poor Quality Wheat Sent By Pakistan, Heaps Praise on India
2 years, 9 months ago

A 'Wheaty' Affair: Afghanistan Slams Poor Quality Wheat Sent By Pakistan, Heaps Praise on India

News 18  

The Taliban government in Afghanistan has expressed its unhappiness over the wheat supplied by Pakistan to the country, and heaped praise on the quality of Indian wheat, CNN News18 has learnt. According to sources, the Taliban government is upset with Pakistan due to the poor quality of wheat donated to Kabul as response to the appeal of the United Nations …

India flags off first consignment of wheat for Afghanistan
2 years, 10 months ago

India flags off first consignment of wheat for Afghanistan

The Hindu  

Foreign Secretary Harsh Shringla flagged off a convoy of 50 trucks carrying 2500 MT of wheat as humanitarian aid for Afghanistan at the India-Pakistan integrated check post on Tuesday, the first of about 1000 truckloads which will head for Jalalabad over the next few weeks. The wheat, is expected to be sent across Afghanistan to help people deal with the …

India sends first shipment of wheat to Afghanistan via Pakistan
2 years, 10 months ago

India sends first shipment of wheat to Afghanistan via Pakistan

India Today  

India on Tuesday sent the first shipment of 2,500 tonnes of wheat to Afghanistan via Pakistani land route, over four months after announcing the humanitarian aid for the Afghan people. India had sent a proposal to Islamabad on October 7 seeking a transit facility to send 50,000 tonnes of wheat to the people of Afghanistan via Pakistani soil. "The shipment …

Pakistan letting India deliver wheat to hungry Afghanistan
2 years, 10 months ago

Pakistan letting India deliver wheat to hungry Afghanistan

The Independent  

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India signs MoU to hand over wheat to WFP in Kandahar
2 years, 10 months ago

India signs MoU to hand over wheat to WFP in Kandahar

The Hindu  

India signed an agreement with the United Nation’s World Food Programme for the distribution of 50,000 MT of wheat that it has committed to sending Afghanistan as part of a humanitarian assistance, with diplomatic efforts under way to begin sending truck convoys through Pakistan by road, expected to begin after Punjab elections on February 20 are completed. In a tweet, …

No Imports from Afghanistan at Attari-Wagah Border Due to SAFTA Certification Issue
2 years, 10 months ago

No Imports from Afghanistan at Attari-Wagah Border Due to SAFTA Certification Issue

News 18  

Imports to Afghanistan at the Integrated Check Post on Attari border have been halted for the past four days over dispute over a signature on the certifications under the South Asian Free Trade Area, according to reports. India and Afghanistan have a duty-free bilateral trade agreement as members of member countries of the South Asian Free Trade Area including, Bangladesh, …

India delivers 3 tonnes of medical assistance to Afghanistan
2 years, 10 months ago

India delivers 3 tonnes of medical assistance to Afghanistan

The Hindu  

India has supplied three tonnes of essential life-saving medicines to Afghanistan in the fourth batch of medical assistance to the war-torn country and will provide further humanitarian help to the people there in form of medicines and foodgrains in coming weeks, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Saturday. "As part of our ongoing humanitarian assistance, India supplied the fourth …

India\'s wheat shipment to Afghanistan via Pakistani soil to begin in early February
2 years, 10 months ago

India\'s wheat shipment to Afghanistan via Pakistani soil to begin in early February

Deccan Chronicle  

Islamabad: India's wheat shipment to Afghanistan as part of its humanitarian aid to the trouble-torn country through the Pakistani soil is expected to start early next month as New Delhi and Islamabad have finally agreed on the modalities after months of discussions, a media report said on Saturday. Pakistan last year allowed India to send 50,000 metric tonnes of wheat …

Taliban increase payment in wheat as economic crisis deepens
2 years, 11 months ago

Taliban increase payment in wheat as economic crisis deepens

India Today  

The Taliban administration said on Tuesday it was expanding its 'food for work' program, in which it uses donated wheat to pay thousands of public sector employees instead of cash as a financial crisis intensifies. Wheat, largely donated by India to the previous U.S.-backed Kabul government, is being used to pay 40,000 workers 10kg of wheat per day for working …

Working on modalities with Pak to send aid to Afghanistan via its territory, says MEA
3 years ago

Working on modalities with Pak to send aid to Afghanistan via its territory, says MEA

India Today  

India on Friday said it is working on the modalities to send humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan through Pakistan, days after Islamabad agreed to allow the transit facility for the aid by New Delhi to people of Afghanistan. Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Monday said his government would allow the transit of 50,000 tonnes of wheat from India to …

Pakistan to allow India to send 50,000 metric tonnes of wheat to Afghanistan, says Imran Khan
3 years, 1 month ago

Pakistan to allow India to send 50,000 metric tonnes of wheat to Afghanistan, says Imran Khan

Firstpost  

Earlier, there had been reports that Pakistan had blocked India’s efforts to provide wheat to the Afghan people, amid the chill in relations between New Delhi and Islamabad over the Kashmir issue Islamabad: Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan announced on Monday that his government will allow India to send a humanitarian shipment of 50,000 metric tonnes of wheat to neighbouring …

Pakistan to allow India to send wheat to Afghan through its territory: Imran Khan
3 years, 1 month ago

Pakistan to allow India to send wheat to Afghan through its territory: Imran Khan

Deccan Chronicle  

Islamabad: Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan announced on Monday that his government will allow India to send a humanitarian shipment of 50,000 metric tonnes of wheat to neighbouring Afghanistan through its territory after finalisation of the transit modalities. During the meeting, Khan announced Pakistan's decision to allow the 50,000 metric tonnes of wheat India has offered to provide Afghanistan as …

Pakistan allows humanitarian assistance offered by India to Afghanistan to pass through its territory
3 years, 1 month ago

Pakistan allows humanitarian assistance offered by India to Afghanistan to pass through its territory

India TV News  

Pakistan on Monday allowed the 50,000 MT of wheat offered by India to Afghanistan as humanitarian assistance to go through Pakistan "as soon as modalities are finalized with the Indian side". Last month, India announced 50,000 metric tonnes of wheat for Afghanistan as humanitarian assistance and requested Pakistan to ship the food grain via the Wagah border. Afghanistan’s Acting Foreign …

Pakistan to allow India to send wheat to Afghanistan through its territory: Imran Khan
3 years, 1 month ago

Pakistan to allow India to send wheat to Afghanistan through its territory: Imran Khan

India Today  

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan announced on Monday that his government will allow India to send a humanitarian shipment of 50,000 metric tonnes of wheat to neighbouring Afghanistan through its territory after the finalisation of the transit modalities. During the meeting, Khan announced Pakistan's decision to allow the 50,000 metric tonnes of wheat India has offered to provide Afghanistan as …

EXPLAINED: Why India's Bid To Send 50K Tonnes Of Wheat To Afghanistan Has Hit A Pakistan Hurdle
3 years, 1 month ago

EXPLAINED: Why India's Bid To Send 50K Tonnes Of Wheat To Afghanistan Has Hit A Pakistan Hurdle

News 18  

Afghanistan is facing one of the worst food crises anywhere in the world with millions on the brink of starvation. In response to calls for immediate and urgen help, India came forward in early October to send 50,000 tonnes of wheat to Afghanistan, seeking Pakistan’s permission to dispatch the consignment using the land route via the Wagah-Attari border near Amritsar …

Pakistan will consider transit facilities of Indian wheat: Imran Khan
3 years, 1 month ago

Pakistan will consider transit facilities of Indian wheat: Imran Khan

The Hindu  

Pakistan will “favourably consider” transit facilities if Indian wheat is sent to Afghanistan, said Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday. “The Prime Minister conveyed that in the current context Pakistan would favourably consider the request by Afghan brothers for transportation of wheat offered by India through Pakistan on exceptional basis for humanitarian purposes and as per modalities to be …

India Requests Pakistan to Let Trucks Take Its Wheat to Afghanistan, Neighbour Mulls Logistics
3 years, 1 month ago

India Requests Pakistan to Let Trucks Take Its Wheat to Afghanistan, Neighbour Mulls Logistics

News 18  

In an effort to provide humanitarian aid to the people of Afghanistan who are facing an uncertain future amid the Taliban’s takeover, India reached out to Pakistan last month for sending foodgrains to the country via the land route. The Indian government sent a note verbale to Pakistan for allowing movement of trucks carrying 50,000 metric tonnes of wheat to …

Afghan goods arrive via Attari-Wagah border
4 years, 5 months ago

Afghan goods arrive via Attari-Wagah border

The Hindu  

Over 14 trucks with goods worth ₹5 crore from Afghanistan have crossed over to India through the Attari-Wagah border in Punjab’s Amritsar since Pakistan allowed Afghanistan to send goods to India, a trade body said on Wednesday. Pakistan had allowed Afghanistan to send goods to India using the border from July 15 under the Pakistan-Afghanistan Transit Trade Agreement. “The arrival …

Pakistan to allow Afghan exports to India through Wagah border
4 years, 5 months ago

Pakistan to allow Afghan exports to India through Wagah border

The Hindu  

Pakistan will allow Afghanistan to send goods to India using the Wagah border from July 15. “At the special request of the government of Afghanistan and with a view to facilitating its transit trade, Pakistan has decided to resume Afghan exports through Wagah border crossing from July 15 after implementing coronavirus related protocols,” a press release from the Ministry of …

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