The directorate general of foreign trade (DGFT) has removed restrictions on imports of pea seeds. This move is expected to help reduce prices and rise availability of the commodity in the domestic market.
However, it said that the imports are subject to certain conditions. The imports were allowed with a licence earlier, an importer would not require a licence from the government now. Import policy of seeds of peas is amended from restricted to free category.
Besides, the imports of pea seeds has marginally declined by 15.87% to $1.59 million in the year 2018-19 from $1.89 million in 2017-18.