The central government on Tuesday said the steps taken by the government to increase domestic supply of pulses and stabilize prices has led to a fall in the wholesale price of tur dal by about three per cent in the last one year. A government statement said, “The government has taken several initiatives to increase domestic availability of essential food items and stabilize prices. Due to these measures, there has been a sharp decline in the prices of Arhar/Arhar Dal.
According to the Department of Consumer Affairs (DOCA) data, the average wholesale price of tur dal as on February 22, 2022 was Rs 9,255.88 per quintal as against Rs 9,529.79 per quintal on the same day a year ago, showing a decline of 2.87 per cent. Similarly, on February 21, 2022, the average wholesale price of tur dal was Rs 9,252.17 per quintal as against Rs 9,580.17 per quintal on the same day a year ago. This is a decline of 3.42 per cent.
The Center said that in May 2021, an advisory was issued to the States/UTs to monitor the prices of essential food items and ensure disclosure of pulses with mill owners, importers and traders under the Essential Commodities Act, 1955. The stock limit on all pulses except moong was notified on July 2, 2021.
“Thereafter, a revised order was issued on July 19, 2021, fixing stock limits on four pulses, tur, urad, masoor, chana for the period up to October 31, 2021,” the statement said. As a result of the import policy measures, there has been a substantial increase in the imports of Arhar, Urad and Moong as compared to the corresponding period of last two years.
In order to improve the availability of pulses and to stabilize the prices, the government has allowed the import of tur, urad and moong under ‘free category’ from May 15, 2021 to October 31, 2021, to ensure smooth and uninterrupted import of pulses. was given. The free system in respect of import of tur and urad has been extended till March 31, 2022.
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