Supreme Court Issues Notice on PIL Challenging Unrestricted Yellow Peas Imports Affecting Indian Farmers

Sep 26, 2025 02:35 am CST

India's Supreme Court has requested the Centre's response to a Public Interest Litigation seeking restrictions on yellow peas imports. Farmers argue these imports, priced at Rs 35/kg versus the Rs 85/kg MSP for domestic pulses, are devastating local agriculture. Expert bodies including the CACP and Niti Aayog have recommended against these imports, as India imported 6.7 million tonnes of pulses in 2024, with yellow peas comprising 2.9 million tonnes, significantly impacting farmer livelihoods.