New Delhi, Apr 2 (KNN) To curb cheap imports of peas and pulses in the wake of surplus production of the commodity in the country, the government has again extended the import restrictions on them.

According to the notification of Directorate General of Foreign Trade, “The notification comes into force with effect from April 1, 2019.”

India is the largest producer of pulses in the world.

Last year, the government had extended the restriction for three months which ended on December 30, 2018.

In year 2017, the government had imposed 50% import duty on yellow peas. Other pulses, however, attract zero duty. (KNN/JM)