Government Allows Yellow Peas Imports Without Minimum Price or Port Restrictions

New Delhi: The Indian government has lifted restrictions on the import of yellow peas, allowing them to be brought into the country without a minimum import price (MIP) or specific port restrictions. This policy change is effective immediately, as announced on Friday.
However, all imports must be registered under the online Import Monitoring System. 

This registration applies to shipments where a Bill of Lading has been issued on or before December 31, 2024.
"Import of Yellow Peas is 'Free' without the MIP condition and without Port Restriction, subject to registration under online Import Monitoring System, with immediate effect for all import consignments where Bill of Lading (Shipped on Board) is issued on or before 31st December 2024," the directorate general of foreign trade (DGFT) said in a notification. 

(With PTI inputs)