Union Government offers 8.5 Lakh Metric Ton of Pulses from central buffer to State Governments at average market rates

Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution

The Department of Consumer Affairs that maintains buffer stock of Pulses for the Union Government under the Price Stabilisation Mechanism has offered approximately 8.5 Lakh Metric Ton of Pulses to State Governments at average market rates. The decision in this regard was informed during a meeting chaired by the Secretary Consumer Affairs, Shri Avinash Srivastava to review prices and availability of Pulses across the nation. The purpose is to ensure an increased overall availability of Pulses in the market across India and also to ensure that prices remain stable. The break-up of this 8.5 LMT is as follows:

Pulses Stock offered
   
Tur 3.2 LMT
Urad 2 LMT
Chana 1.2 LMT
Moong 1.5 LMT
Masoor 57,000 MT
   
Total 8.47 LMT

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