“This disruption poses a significant hurdle to preserving our culinary traditions among non-resident Tamils.”
— Karthikeya Sivasenaapathy, Chairman Non-Resident Tamils Welfare Board
The Non-Resident Tamils Welfare Board, an organization dedicated to the well-being of the global Tamil diaspora, has raised concerns regarding the ban on rice exports from India, as reported by dtnext.in.
This export restriction has had a profound impact on the availability of boiled rice, a dietary staple for Tamils residing outside of India. Boiled rice plays a pivotal role in the preparation of traditional dishes that are deeply rooted in our culture and heritage. The ban has disrupted the supply chain, making it increasingly challenging for Tamils living abroad to obtain specific rice varieties. This disruption poses a significant hurdle to preserving our culinary traditions among non-resident Tamils,” expressed Karthikeya Sivasenaapathy, Chairman of the Non-Resident Tamils Welfare Board.
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Rice millers maintain a positive outlook, believing that the ban is likely to be a temporary measure and will be lifted in the near future
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DrAC Mohan, Secretary of the Federation of Tamil Nadu Rice Mill Owners and Paddy Rice Dealers Association, pointed out the expectation of a bumper crop in the samba harvest, particularly in other regions of the country, even if the yield in the Delta region has been affected by water scarcity
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This optimism stems from the anticipation that the ban will eventually be lifted
The Non-Resident Tamils Welfare Board has called upon the government to reconsider the rice export ban, emphasizing the cultural significance of rice within the Tamil community. Sivasenaapathy stressed the need for immediate measures to ensure a consistent supply of rice to Tamil communities worldwide, especially the varieties essential for our traditional dishes. While acknowledging the importance of export restrictions on rice for domestic food security and stability, there is a plea for a balanced approach to safeguard the interests of Tamils residing abroad.
Furthermore, the Non-Resident Tamils Welfare Board has expressed its willingness to engage in constructive dialogue with the Indian government and other stakeholders to collaboratively find a solution that ensures the continued availability of boiled rice for the Tamil diaspora living across the globe.
In contrast, rice millers maintain a positive outlook, believing that the ban is likely to be a temporary measure and will be lifted in the near future. Dr. AC Mohan, Secretary of the Federation of Tamil Nadu Rice Mill Owners and Paddy Rice Dealers Association, pointed out the expectation of a bumper crop in the samba harvest, particularly in other regions of the country, even if the yield in the Delta region has been affected by water scarcity. This optimism stems from the anticipation that the ban will eventually be lifted.
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