Raitha Sangha seeks import duty to protect local red gram growers

Summarized by PinBrief · From The Hindu · 1h ago

India’s Raitha Sangha, representing red gram (pigeon pea) farmers, has urged the government to impose an import duty on the legume. The group argues that low‑cost imports are depressing domestic prices and threatening growers’ livelihoods. It seeks tariff measures to level the market, citing recent price declines and increased competition from overseas suppliers and calls for swift policy action.