The government has curbed pulse imports to shore up prices to levels above minimum support prices; this has had some success. But such a decision is only sustainable if domestic production is increased to meet demand in the long run, reducing India’s dependence on imports. In the past, pulse price rise was due to shortages and inadequate or delayed imports. Since, we do not produce enough for our domestic consumption as of now, we require imports to cover the shortfall. Two articles look into policy measures necessary to increase domestic production of pulses, which is the only sustainable...
