The decision to ensure seamless import of these pulses to augment the domestic availability and ensure affordable rates for consumers
New Delhi: In a move to augment domestic availability and stabilize prices of essential food commodities, the Centre today notified the decision to keep the import of Tur and Urad under the ‘Free category’ till March 31, 2023.
According to the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, the decision has put to rest the speculations regarding the import policy regime for Tur and Urad in the coming financial year (2022-23).
The Ministry said the measure will ensure seamless import of these pulses to augment the domestic availability. It is expected that sufficient availability of these pulses will make them available to the consumer at affordable prices.
The Government had allowed the import of Tur, Urad, and Moong under the ‘Free category’ with effect from May 15, 2021, till October 31, 2021, in order to ensure smooth and seamless imports. The free regime in respect of import of Tur and Urad was thereafter extended till March 31, 2022. This policy measure has been supported with facilitation measures and close monitoring of its implementation by the concerned departments/organization.
As per the official statistics of the Department of Consumer Affairs (DoCA), the All India Average Retail Price of Tur Dal as reported on March 28, 2022, is Rs.102.99 per kilogram, which is a drop of 2.4% from the price of Rs. 105.46 per kilogram on 28.03.2021. The All India Average Retail Price of Urad Dal as reported on March 28, 2022, is Rs. 104.3 per kilogram, which is 3.62% less than the price of Rs.108.22 per kilogram on March 28, 2021.
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