India: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi launches phase II of Bharat Chana Dal initiative to enhance affordable pulse availability

Published 2024년 10월 23일

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Union Minister Pralhad Joshi has launched the second phase of the Bharat Chana Dal initiative in Delhi-NCR, aiming to make pulses more accessible and affordable. The government has introduced Bharat-branded pulses such as Moong and Masur dals at reasonable prices. In addition, the government is implementing policies to support domestic pulse production, including raising the Minimum Support Price for pulses annually and procuring certain pulses without a ceiling for the 2024-25 season. The government has also extended duty-free imports of pulses until March 2025 and increased Kharif pulse cultivation, leading to a decrease in pulse prices. Additionally, the government has procured 4.7 lakh tonnes of onions from the Rabi crop for price stabilization and is transporting onions in bulk by rail to ensure wider availability across the country.

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New Delhi [India], October 23 (ANI): Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, and New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi, launched Phase II of the Bharat Chana Dal initiative in Delhi-NCR on Wednesday, aimed at making pulses more accessible and affordable for consumers. In addition to Chana, the government has introduced Bharat-branded pulses such as Moong and Masur dals to the market. Bharat Moong Dal will be available at a retail price of ₹107 per kg, Bharat Moong Sabut at ₹93 per kg, and Bharat Masur Dal at ₹89 per kg. During the launch event, which included the flagging off of mobile vans by NCCF, NAFED, and Kendriya Bhandar, Union Minister Joshi highlighted the government’s commitment to ensuring the availability of essential food items at affordable prices. Direct interventions in the retail sale of basic food items, such as rice, atta, dals, and onions, have helped maintain price stability. To further support domestic pulse production, the ...

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