Amidst the ongoing diplomatic tussle between India and Canada, there have been speculations on the tightened supply of red lentils (Masur Dal) from Canada, as India is the major importer of Canada’s red lentils.
According to reports, the Indian government is so far comfortable with the import of red lentils. Recently, 1 lakh tons of red lentils have arrived at the ports of India. An official told the media that India’s annual consumption of red lentils is around 23 lakh tons and domestic production is 16 lakh tons. Nearly 6 lakh tons of lentils already arrived at the Indian ports. He assured the media about the sufficient stockpiles of red lentils.
In the 2022-23 season, India imported around 4.85 lakh tons of lentils worth Rs. 3,012 crore from Canada. During the April-June season of this year, India brought around 1 lakh tons of lentils from Canada.
It is speculated that the Indian government is going to continue zero import duty on the imports of lentils beyond March 2024. Recently, the import of lentils from Australia has been surging, reaching nearly 2 lakh tons.
In recent years, the domestic production of lentils has increased. The government of India also launching campaigns that promote the consumption of alternative lentils such as “Chana Dal”.
Other Statements on India’s Import from Canada
The chairman of the Chamber of Trade and Industry (CTI) Mr. Brijesh Goyal expressed his concern over the amid diplomatic row between Canada and India. He also appealed Union Commerce Minister Mr. Piyush Goyal for a immediate cease on the imports of lentils from Canada.
Mr. Brijesh Goyal suggested that the Indian government should focus more on diversifying the lentil imports. He suggested that the nations like Singapore, Russia and Turkey could be a potential source for lentil imports.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the Indian government has sufficient stockpiles of red lentils (Masur Dal) forthe upcoming season. Experts suggested the government to explore diverse source options of red lentils amid on ongoing diplomatic row with the Canada.
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