Centre has extended import of Tur and Urad under free category for another year till 31st March 2023. Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Ministry said, the decision has put to rest the speculations regarding the import policy regime for Tur and Urad in the next financial year. It also signals a stable policy regime which will benefit all the stakeholders. 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 2021 till October 2021 in order to ensure smooth and seamless imports. The free regime in respect of import of Tur and Urad was thereafter extended till end of this month.