The central government has decided to keep the import of toor dal and urad dal in the ‘free category’ till March 2023 as part of its effort to increase domestic supply and keep prices under control. This means that there will be no restriction on imports.
The statement issued by the government said, “As a proactive step to increase domestic availability and to keep the prices of essential food items under control, the Center has allowed the import of tur and urad under the ‘free category’ till March 31, 2023. Notified the decision to keep
This decision has put an end to speculation regarding the import policy regime for tur and urad in the next financial year. It also indicates a stable policy regime that will benefit all the stakeholders. According to the government, this proactive measure will ensure uninterrupted import of these pulses to increase domestic availability. It is expected that adequate availability of these pulses will bring down their prices for the consumers.
Explain that the government had allowed the import of tur, urad and moong under the ‘free category’ from May 15, 2021 and it was valid only till October 31, 2021. Subsequently, the free system in respect of import of tur and urad was extended till March 31, 2022.
What is the price: According to consumer affairs department data, the all-India average retail price of tur dal stood at Rs 102.99 per kg as on March 28, down 2.4 per cent from Rs 105.46 per kg a year ago. The all-India average retail price of urad dal at Rs 104.3 per kg as on March 28 was 3.62 per cent lower than Rs 108.22 per kg a year ago.