Pulses production

Cabinet allows export of all varieties of pulses

Opening of export of all types of pulses will help the farmer to dispose off their products at remunerative prices and also encourage them to expand the area of sowing.

Nov 16, 2017, 17:08 PM IST

Bumper crop of pulses expected, still short of demand: Govt

The country is expecting "bumper" crop of pulses this year but the supply will fall short of the demand, the government said on Friday, adding India will take two to three years to become self-sufficient in production.

Mar 24, 2017, 17:31 PM IST

Pulse prices fall 30%, chana rates likely to ease: Govt

Pulse prices have dropped by about 30 percent in the last one year and rates of chana dal are likely to fall on bumper production, the government said on Thursday.

Mar 23, 2017, 23:19 PM IST

India will be independent from pulse production in the next three years: Arun Jaitley

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Oct 31, 2016, 23:49 PM IST

51,000 tonnes seized pulses offloaded in retail market

Over 51,000 tonnes of pulses, out of 1.3 lakh tonnes seized during the raids, have been offloaded in the market so far as part of the government's steps to boost domestic availability and control prices.

Dec 03, 2015, 17:27 PM IST

Govt issues tender to import 5,000 tonnes of urad

The government has issued a tender to import 5,000 tonnes of urad (black matpe) from Myanmar and other countries to boost domestic supply from September and curb price rise of lentils.

Jul 17, 2015, 17:25 PM IST

PM asks farmers to raise pulses production

Increase in production would help in reducing import and ensuring sufficient availability of the commodity in India, he added.

Jun 28, 2015, 19:24 PM IST