(a) whether pulses are imported in the country;
(b) if so, the quantum of pulses imported during the last three years alongwith the value of foreign exchange spent on it; and
(c) the efforts made by the Government to reduce the import of pulses?
(a) whether pulses are imported in the country;
(b) if so, the quantum of pulses imported during the last three years alongwith the value of foreign exchange spent on it; and
(c) the efforts made by the Government to reduce the import of pulses?
MINISTER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (SHRI MURASOLI MARAN)
(a) to (c) There is a shortage of pulses in the country. In order to augment the domestic availability, import of pulses, except toxic pulses is free. The quanity and value of pulses imported during the last three years is as under:-
Year Qty. Value (Tons) (Rs. lakhs)
1997-98 1008161 119464.38 1998-99 563602 70881.36 1999-2000 203986 27377.15 (Provisional)
Source : DGCI&S, Calcutta.