Govt removes restrictions on import of Pea Seeds

India, June 26 -- The government has removed restrictions on imports of pea seeds a move which may help reduce prices and increase availability of the commodity in the domestic market. The imports however are subject to certain conditions the directorate general of foreign trade (DGFT) has said in a notification.While 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 it said.The imports of pea seeds has marginally declined to USD 1.59 million in 2018-19 from USD 1.89 million in 2017-18.-PTI

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