Govt okays import of another 40m eggs to keep market stable

The Ministry of Commerce has approved the import of 40 million more eggs to increase supply and make the market stable.

A notification in this regard was issued by the ministry’s internal trade-1 wing on Wednesday.

According to the notification, 12 traders have been allowed to import the eggs and the import permit will remain valid till December 31, 2024.

In a bid to address the volatility in the egg market, the Ministry allowed seven designated firms to import 40.5 million eggs on October 8.