Tur dal in Delhi at Rs.120/-per kg
Further import of 2000 tonnes of Tur dal and 1000 tonnes of Urad dal
Imported tur dal at Kendriya Bhandar and Safal available at Rs. 120/kg
Government reviews availability of pulses in a high level meeting
Imported tur dal at Kendriya Bhandar and Safal available at Rs. 120/kg
Government reviews availability of pulses in a high level meeting
In a high level meeting, Cabinet Secretary reviewed
with Secretaries of Consumer Affairs, Agriculture, Commerce and others as well
as held a Video Conference with the Chief Secretaries of all States regarding
the production, procurement, availability and prices of pulses. He also
reviewed the imposition of stock limits and the enforcement measures taken by
States. He specifically brought to their notice the amendment issued by
Government to enable them to impose stock limits on stocks sourced from
imports, held by exporters, large food processing units as well as large
departmental retailers. The States were exhorted to carryout surprise
inspections and raids to prevent hoarding and black-marketing of pulses. He
also reviewed the requirement and lifting of imported pulses by State
Governments.
Cabinet Secretary directed that all the 400 outlets of Kendriya Bhandar and Safal in Delhi should start distributing imported Tur dal immediately. Over 100 Kendriya Bhandar and Safal outlets have already commenced distribution of imported Tur dal in Delhi at Rs.120/- per kg.
Cabinet Secretary informed the State Governments of the decision to create a
buffer stock of pulses through procurement and directed that all State
Governments should be ready with their preparatory work for procurement in the
ensuing Khariff season starting from November, 2015.Cabinet Secretary directed that all the 400 outlets of Kendriya Bhandar and Safal in Delhi should start distributing imported Tur dal immediately. Over 100 Kendriya Bhandar and Safal outlets have already commenced distribution of imported Tur dal in Delhi at Rs.120/- per kg.
It was also decided that Government would further import 2000 tonnes of Tur dal and 1000 tonnes of Urad dal and tender will be floated by MMTC immediately.
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