Al Jazeera published an article on how India balances its domestic needs and its exports of rice could prove the difference between food security & hunger for millions. Paul Dorosh, Division Director (Development Strategy and Governance Division) said, “If India imposes serious restrictions on rice exports, it would be pretty devastating, especially for some of the poorest nations that depend on those imports." Dorosh suggests that India might look for alternative approaches to basmati rice (not a staple for most Indians). Dorosh fears any export restrictions won’t end with India. “I’m concerned that could set off a chain reaction with others doing something similar to protect their domestic markets." Republished in Bharat Express News, Farmers Weekly.
