India’s federal government has exempted the export of 'Bangalore rose onion' from recently imposed duty, with a small rider. "Goods meant for export shall be allowed to be exported subject to the exporter furnishing a certificate from the Horticulture Commissioner, Government of Karnataka. certifying the item and quantity of Bangalore Pose Onion to be exported," the official notification from the Ministry of Finance said.
The notification came into force with immediate effect. Bangalore rose onion is a variety of onion grown in and around Bengaluru in Karnataka. It got the coveted Geographical Indication tag in 2015.
Source: aninews.in
