High demand for Indian wheat abroad is going to benefit the Cochin Port Trust, which is said to be struggling due to the slowdown. The Union government has proposed to enhance export of wheat and for this the Cochin Port is going to be utilised. South Korea, Bangladesh and Ethiopia are the major buyers of Indian wheat, Union Minister of State for Food and Civil Supplies KV Thomas said recently.
According to the Union Minister of State for Food and Civil Supplies KV Thomas, the proposal was under the consideration of the Ministry. The plan is to export wheat from Madhya Pradesh through Kochi. The consignment will be transported to Kochi via rail. Wheat from India is exported through various ports in the country and the proposal is to make use of Cochin Port too, the Minister said.
Thomas said that proceedings could be paced up if the trade unions give the green signal. Discussions will be held with leaders of trade unions in this regard, he said.
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