CURRENT AFFAIRS: NATIONAL NEWS
Centre extends import of Tur and Urad under ‘Free category’ for another year, till 31st March, 2023:
- The Centre has notified the decision to keep the import of Tur and Urad under ‘Free category’ till March 31, 2023.
- The Government had allowed the import of Tur, Urad, and Moong under the ‘Free category’ May 15, 2021, till October 31, 2021, in order to ensure smooth and seamless imports.
- The Free regime in respect of import of Tur and Urad was thereafter extended till March 31, 2022.
- This policy measure has been supported with facilitation measures and close monitoring of its implementation by the concerned Departments/organization.
- As per the official statistics of the Department of Consumer Affairs, the All India Average Retail Price of Tur Dal as reported on 28.03.2022 is Rs.102.99 per kilogram, which is a drop of 2.4% from the price of Rs. 105.46 per kilogram on 28.03.2021.
