The Congress alleged that the government’s yellow pea import policy has benefited the Adani Group while causing significant losses for domestic farmers.
Duty-free imports, initially temporary from December 2023, have been repeatedly extended, most recently until March 2026, despite concerns from the Ministry of Agriculture.
Cheap imported yellow peas, sold at Rs 35/kg compared to Rs 85/kg for local pulses, have depressed domestic prices, discouraging cultivation and threatening the sustainability of India’s pulse production.