Summary
- The Supreme Court has directed the Union of India to revisit its pulse import policy, urging better inter-ministerial coordination to incentivize farmers to shift from paddy and wheat to pulses.
- The Bench emphasized the need for a guaranteed Minimum Support Price (MSP) for pulses to prevent domestic prices from being undercut by cheaper imports.
- This ruling comes in response to a Public Interest Litigation filed by Kisan Mahapanchayat, highlighting the adverse effects of duty-free yellow pea imports on local farmers.
- The Court's order aims to address declining pulse production and groundwater conservation, suggesting a long-term strategy for sustainable agricultural practices in India.
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