Govt Lifts Ban On Dollar Chana

New Delhi: The government has done away with the ban on exports of dollar chana to contain a fall in its prices and protect farmers' interest. In June 2006, the government had imposed a blanket ban on export of pulses to control their rising prices. This particular variety is mainly grown for exports. This particular variety of chana is mostly grown in Madhya Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh. Following the ban, prices plummeted from Rs 4,000-4,500 a quintal to Rs 2,500, acting as a disincentive to growers.