NITI Aayog flags India's reliance on imported pulses such as chana and masoor

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NITI Aayog has highlighted India's dependence on food imports, pointing in particular to pulses sourced from abroad. Chana is drawn largely from Australia, while masoor comes substantially from Canada. The think tank's observations underline the vulnerability this creates for domestic food security and supply stability. The concern centers on how heavily the country leans on external suppliers for essential protein staples.

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