With the surge in India's import of pulses, trade in lentils has become a key point of discussion with its friendly countries, which have sensed a new business avenue.
Trading in pulses has dominated bilateral talks with countries such as Mozambique, Tanzania and Myanmar, who are keen on meeting the growing demand for the protein staple of a majority of Indians.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke of government-to-government arrangement for trade in pulses during his visits to Mozambique and Tanzania recently.
According to a study by Indian Institute of Pulses Research, the demand for pulses in the country has been growing at a rate of 2.87% every year. No wonder, when diplomats from Kenya and Zambia came visiting last month, they were keen on meeting senior officials from the Department of Consumer Affairs to explore opportunities for trade in pulses.
Government sources said Australia and Canada have already increased the area sown to pulses by 30% and 40%, respectively, in anticipation of demand from India.
India's pulses imports rose by 50% in value terms to Rs 25,691 crore in 2015-16, with in-bound shipments totalling 5.8 million tonnes, the government informed the Parliament in August.
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With the surge in India’s import of pulses, trade in lentils has become a key point of discussion with its friendly countries, which have sensed a new business avenue.
Trading in pulses has dominated bilateral talks with countries such as Mozambique, Tanzania and Myanmar, who are keen on meeting the growing demand for the protein staple of a majority of Indians.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke of government-to-government arrangement for trade in pulses during his visits to Mozambique and Tanzania recently.
According to a study by Indian Institute of Pulses Research, the demand for pulses in the country has been growing at a rate of 2.87% every year. No wonder, when diplomats from Kenya and Zambia came visiting last month, they were keen on meeting senior officials from the Department of Consumer Affairs to explore opportunities for trade in pulses.
Government sources said Australia and Canada have already increased the area sown to pulses by 30% and 40%, respectively, in anticipation of demand from India.
India’s pulses imports rose by 50% in value terms to Rs 25,691 crore in 2015-16, with in-bound shipments totalling 5.8 million tonnes, the government informed the Parliament in August.
Trading in pulses has dominated bilateral talks with countries such as Mozambique, Tanzania and Myanmar, who are keen on meeting the growing demand for the protein staple of a majority of Indians.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke of government-to-government arrangement for trade in pulses during his visits to Mozambique and Tanzania recently.
According to a study by Indian Institute of Pulses Research, the demand for pulses in the country has been growing at a rate of 2.87% every year. No wonder, when diplomats from Kenya and Zambia came visiting last month, they were keen on meeting senior officials from the Department of Consumer Affairs to explore opportunities for trade in pulses.
Government sources said Australia and Canada have already increased the area sown to pulses by 30% and 40%, respectively, in anticipation of demand from India.
India's pulses imports rose by 50% in value terms to Rs 25,691 crore in 2015-16, with in-bound shipments totalling 5.8 million tonnes, the government informed the Parliament in August.
With the surge in India’s import of pulses, trade in lentils has become a key point of discussion with its friendly countries, which have sensed a new business avenue.Trading in pulses has dominated bilateral talks with countries such as Mozambique, Tanzania and Myanmar, who are keen on meeting the growing demand for the protein staple of a majority of Indians.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke of government-to-government arrangement for trade in pulses during his visits to Mozambique and Tanzania recently.
According to a study by Indian Institute of Pulses Research, the demand for pulses in the country has been growing at a rate of 2.87% every year. No wonder, when diplomats from Kenya and Zambia came visiting last month, they were keen on meeting senior officials from the Department of Consumer Affairs to explore opportunities for trade in pulses.
Government sources said Australia and Canada have already increased the area sown to pulses by 30% and 40%, respectively, in anticipation of demand from India.
India’s pulses imports rose by 50% in value terms to Rs 25,691 crore in 2015-16, with in-bound shipments totalling 5.8 million tonnes, the government informed the Parliament in August.