Government takes drastic steps to check soaring prices of pulses

October 18, 2015 15:22

In a desperate bid to bring down the spiraling prices of pulses, the government today ended all exemptions on stock limits of pulses for exporters, food processors and large retailers, departmental stores with multiple outlets.

The decision was taken on Friday during a meeting chaired by the cabinet secretary. The officials of the Agriculture and Food Supply Ministry were also present at the meeting. "Various remedial measures are underway for a month till the domestic produce is available in the market. There is need to ensure that no domestic player is sitting on larger than prescribed stocks," a senior government official said.

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