EGoM reviews sugar availability
The government on Thursday reviewed the prices and availability of sugar in domestic market in the backdrop of strong industry demand for allowing exports.
An empowered group of ministers (eGoM) on food, headed by finance minister Pranab Mukherjee, however, did not take any decision in this regard due to the absence of three key ministers?agriculture minister Sharad Pawar, commerce minister Anand Sharma and food minister KV Thomas.
China drought threatens wheat
China?s ongoing drought in northern wheat areas is likely to last, putting the winter wheat crop in further jeopardy, the ministry of agriculture said on Thursday.