Black gram imports from Myanmar takes a hit

Published 2021년 3월 9일

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The article highlights the potential impact of political unrest in Myanmar on India's import of black gram for the 2021-22 season. The Indian Government has imported 4 lakh tonnes of the legume to offset the shortage caused by poor domestic production. However, the unrest in Myanmar, a key pulse producer, could disrupt import smoothness and increase costs. This could result in higher prices for food items like idli, dosa, and pappad, which are staples in South India. The article also notes a decrease in India's urad dal production over the past two years due to erratic weather conditions.

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Due to the political unrest in Myanmar, import of black gram (urad dal or black matpe) could get affected in India this year. Last week, the Government of India had allowed the import of 4 lakh tonnes of urad dal for 2021-22 to tackle the shortage of supply that happened as domestic production got affected in the Kharif season by unseasonal and erratic rains. The import of urad dal is important to bridge the gap of demand and supply in India. Urad dal is rampantly used in the popular idli, dosa, pappad, and other such savory dishes. So, it is but natural that these food items will become costlier, especially in South India. Vice Chairman of Indian Pulses and Grains Association (IPGA) Bimal Kothari said to the media, “The import quota was on expected lines. However, due to the prevailing political unrest in Myanmar, the shipments won’t be smooth. Definitely, we will see some hiccups in imports this year.” The political unrest has already disrupted the pulses supply chain in ...

Source: Krishi Jagran