With prices of pulses skyrocketing, the government has decided to import an additional 5,000 tonnes of tur dal through state-owned MMTC in the coming days.
Already, MMTC has tendered import of 5,000 tonnes each of tur and urad dal. The shipments will be reaching the country by September 5.
The imported dals will be supplied to state governments at subsidised rates for further distribution to retail consumers, who are at present paying beyond Rs 150 per kg for tur dal and other key lentils.
Govt to import add'l 5,000 tons of tur dal to check prices
Already, MMTC has tendered import of 5,000 tonnes each of tur and urad dal. The shipments will be reaching the country by September 5.
The imported dals will be supplied to state governments at subsidised rates for further distribution to retail consumers, who are at present paying beyond Rs 150 per kg for tur dal and other key lentils.
Govt to import add'l 5,000 tons of tur dal to check prices
