Tur dal prices rise more than 10% despite open import policy

Pune: The prices of tur dal have increased by more than 10% in less than a month despite the open import policy. The pulses processing industry has claimed that it is facing supply shortages of raw tur for converting into tur dal. Though the government suspects hoarding by importers, trade body Indian Pulses and Grains … Read more

Amit Shah launches tur dal procurement portal; sets 2027 as target to become self reliant in pulses

New Delhi: Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Thursday inaugurated a tur dal procurement portal through which farmers can register and sell their produce to NAFED and NCCF at a minimum support price or market price. A similar facility will be launched in future for urad and masoor farmers as well as maize farmers, he said. … Read more