[1][2] Pahari Toor Dal is grown in all 13 districts of Uttarakhand, with the main cultivation areas being Chamoli, Almora, Tehri Garhwal, Nainital, Pithoragarh, and Champawat.
Its organic nature and unique taste drive high demand, setting it apart from plain area Toor Dal in quality and color.
The Pahari Toor Dal is well-suited to Uttarakhand's agro-ecological conditions, with an extra short duration variety that promotes soil conservation and grain production.
Overall, Pahari Toor Dal is a vital crop for Uttarakhand's agriculture, promoting sustainability, biodiversity, and economic growth for farmers.
[6] SEWA Koshish Kisaan Utpadak Swayatt Sahkarita from Narendranagar, proposed the GI registration of 'Uttarakhand Pahari Toor Dal.