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Global deals for pulses could marginalise Indian varieties

India's rich diversity of pulses faces a threat as trade deals push for standardized imports, overlooking local varieties like Goa's merule. Declining farmer support and supermarket simplification are eroding traditional pulse consumption, urging consumers to actively preserve this culinary heritage.

1 Mar 2026 9:23 am