required report public distribution date 2 21 2006 gain number in6010 india grain and feed annual approved by chad r russell us embassy new delhi prepared a govindan highlights the indian government recently announced its decision to import 500 000 tons of wheat duty free for march through may arrival further review situation in april or additional imports are likely my 07 due lower carry over stocks modest growth production procurement this year assuming normal monsoon rains summer post forecasts rice at 90 million compared with s estimated 87 cy exports forecast 4 0 5 2005 launched rural employment guarantee program 200 districts lead increasing purchasing power areas resulting increased demand basic staple foods like includes psd changes yes trade matrix in1 table contents section i outlook 3 consumption
