Summary:

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi inaugurated the retail phase of Bharat Chana Dal Phase II in DelhiNCR by flagging off mobile vans from NCCF, NAFED, and Kendriya Bhandar. This phase will transform 300,000 tonnes of Chana stock into Chana Dal and Chana Whole for retail sale at prices of $0.83 (Rs. 70) and $0.69 (Rs. 58), respectively. The Bharat brand now offers Moong and Masur Dals, priced at $1.27 (Rs. 107) for Moong Dal, $1.11 (Rs. 93) for Moong Sabut, and $1.06 (Rs. 89) for Masur Dal, which will increase availability throughout the festival season.

During the event, he emphasized the government's commitment to providing basic food items at reasonable prices. Direct measures, such as retail sales of rice, atta, dals, and onions, have helped keep prices stable. To boost domestic pulse production, the government increased the Minimum Support Price (MSP) and introduced a no-ceiling procurement policy for Tur, Urad, and Masur for the 2024-25 season. Additionally, duty-free imports of pulses will continue until March 31, 2025, ensuring a consistent supply. The government purchased 4.7L tonnes of onions to maintain price stability, and effective rail transit was launched for distribution.

Source: IBEF 

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