Supreme Court Urges Review of Yellow Peas Import Policy and Crop Diversification

The Supreme Court, hearing a petition by Kisan Mahapanchayat, urged the Centre to reconsider its import policy on yellow peas and promote crop diversification by encouraging pulses cultivation over wheat and rice. The Court highlighted the need for better coordination among ministries and policy alignment to ensure remunerative prices and incentives for farmers. It acknowledged challenges faced by pulse farmers due to price falls and emphasized developing a new policy framework to support alternative crops and improve farmers' incomes.