Government of India extends imports of tur and urad under the "Free Import" policy till March 2023
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Published Mar 31, 2022
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The Director-General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) announced in a notification that the urad and tur 'Free Import' policy will be extended until March 31, 2023.
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The import policy for pulses has been revised by the Centre, enabling free imports of tur (arhar/red gram) and urad (black gram) till March 31, 2023. The move is intended to ensure sufficient supplies at reasonable pricing. The pulses trade in India and Myanmar, a significant supplier, has praised the move, but domestic producers have expressed their displeasure, claiming that it would have an influence on prices. Tur prices, which had been hanging below the MSP limit of Rs. 6,300 per quintal, have risen up in recent days, while urad has ruled over the MSP levels. "It's a well-planned decision that would help the trade and industry as well as consumers," Bimal Kothari, Vice Chairman, Indian Pulses and Growers Association (IPGA), said, hailing the government's move. IPGA has been in continual contact with several ministries to advocate a consistent and stable import policy, and we are pleased that this 12-month notification is a start in that direction." Krishi Jagran have ...
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