Govt to dispose of 5 lakh tonnes of pulses buffer stock by March
Last week, the cabinet committee on economic affairs (CCEA) gave approval for distributing a part of the pulses buffer stock to central schemes like Midday Meal and other state-run agencies besides state governments.
Nov 13, 2017, 18:45 PM IST
Govt studies option of growing pulses in African nations
Government is exploring the feasibility of contract farming of pulses in African countries -- Mozambique, Tanzania and Malawi -- as it looks for a long-term solution to domestic shortage and high prices.
Jun 17, 2016, 18:29 PM IST
Pulses price rise: States told to act against hoarders
Government is monitoring rising pulse prices and states have been told to act against hoarders, Union Minister Prakash Javadekar said on Wednesday after Cabinet meeting.
Apr 20, 2016, 13:54 PM IST
Pulses price rise: Govt may import more lentils to check prices
Pulses prices continue to rule high due to fall in domestic production by 2 million tonnes in the 2014-15 crop year (July-June) due to 14 percent deficit monsoon.
Nov 25, 2015, 17:25 PM IST
