Consumer Affairs Secretary

Government Permits Traders To Export 54,760 Tonnes Of Onion To 4 Countries

The ban was imposed on December 8, 2023, in order to boost the domestic supply and check price rise. 

Feb 22, 2024, 18:38 PM IST

Direct selling companies barred from charging entry fee from agents

The Centre has decided to bar direct selling companies such as Amway, Tupperware and Oriflame from charging any entry fee from agents or compelling them to buy back unsold stocks.

Sep 11, 2016, 11:05 AM IST

Government acts against hoarders, over 5,800 tonnes of pulses seized

Sending stern signals to pulses hoarders and blackmarketeers, government has seized 5,800 tons of pulses from five different states over the last few month, said Consumer Affairs Secretary on Tuesday.

Oct 20, 2015, 15:49 PM IST

Govt to import 5,000 tonnes of urad to contain prices

The government on Tuesday said it is considering importing 5,000 tonnes of urad dal to improve domestic availability and check price rise.

Jul 07, 2015, 14:40 PM IST