Restrictions on exports of all kinds of pulses, has been removed by the government today. This restriction has been removed to help farmers in getting good prices for their produce.
As per Ravi Shankar Prasad, IT and Law Minister, “Opening of exports of all types of pulses will help the farmers dispose of their products at remunerative prices and encourage them to expand the area of sowing.”
Further he stated that, the Cabinet has given approval for removal of prohibition on export of all types of pulses, for ensuring that farmers have a wide choice for marketing their produce.
Moreover, this removal of restriction will provide an alternative market to farmers, for selling their surplus produce and it will also help the country and its exporters regain markets.