Export Subsidy on Sugar

Question 1

Why in news

Answer 1

Union is not considering extending its export subsidy for the 2020-21 sugar season.

Question 2

How did the mills manage to export sugar last season?

Answer 2

1. The record export level last season was possible only because of the subsidy programme offered by the central government.
2. Mills got a transport subsidy of Rs 10.448 per kg of sugar exported.