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Govt says pulses and oilseeds production rising as many MPs express concern over imports

June 22, 2025

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The Political and Business Daily

THE government has told a parliamentary committee that domestic production of pulses and edible oils has risen at a greater pace in the last 10 years than the decade before, amid concerns raised by MPs over India's dependence on imports to meet demand.

Govt says pulses and oilseeds production rising as many MPs express concern over imports

A presentation to the Standing Committee on Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Food Processing said imports at 15.66 million metric tonnes (MMT) accounted for 56 per cent of the domestic demand for edible oils in 2023-24

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