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The India Pulses and Grain Association (IPGA) has submitted a representation to the government, urging it to review and remove the current export ban on pulses in the country as market prices have slipped below the minimum support price (MSP) level amid excess availability.
A representation in the form of the request has been sent to Union Commerce Secretary Rita Teaotia seeking a review of the export ban, which was imposed in 2006-07 following severe drought-like conditions.
Tur or pigeon pea was sold between ₹35,000 and ₹47,000 per tonne in Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka and Maharashtra, against the MSP of ₹50,500. Moong (gram) traded in the range of ₹45,000-50,000 against the MSP of ₹52,250.
IPGA expects removal of export bans to enable farmers get an additional source of revenue, apart from selling in the domestic market and level out spikes and troughs, besides giving elbow room to the government to manage prices better during shortages.
“It is the trade’s humble submission that in the current scenario of increased production, prices falling below MSP and government’s intention to bring agricultural reforms are an opportune time to remove the ban and enable exports of pulses from the country,” said Pravin Dongre, Chairman, India Pulses and Grains Association.
“The suggestions made in the representation, if implemented, would greatly encourage farmers and related stakeholders,” he added.
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