Centre asks states to sell dal at not more than Rs 120/kg

New Delhi, Apr 23 (KNN) Government of India has decided to release 10,000 tonnes of unmilled Tur dal at the rate of Rs 66 per kg and unmilled Urad dal at the rate of Rs.82 per kg to the States for retail distribution of milled/processed dals at not more than Rs.120 per kg.

States have been requested to immediately place their requirement for making allotment of Tur and Urad dals for retail distribution through their channels, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution said.

Government of India has built a buffer of 50,000 tonnes by way of domestic procurement. Additionally about 26,000 MT of Tur and Urad dals have been contracted for imports. (With PIB Inputs)