The Center has asked the States to rationalise stock limit on pulses for millers, producers and importers. <br/><br/>Speaking to media in New Delhi after States Food Ministers meet, Food and Consumer Affairs Minister Ram Vilas Paswan requested States to exempt pulses from VAT and other local taxes in the lean period. <br/><br/>Mr. Paswan said, there should be a logical and scientific formula for stock limits in consuming states and surplus states so that supply chain mechanism remains smooth and pulses are available at reasonable prices. <br/><br/>Regarding the prices of sugar, Mr. Paswan said, he has written to the Chief Ministers of Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, requesting them to keep a close watch on the release and stock held by sugar mills to ensure availability in the domestic market.<br/><br/>Addressing the conference of State Food Ministers, Agricultural Minister and Farmer's Welfare Minister Radha Mohan Singh said, the government is working on various plans to decrease the cost of agriculture inputs.

The Center has asked the States to rationalise stock limit on pulses for millers, producers and importers. <br/><br/>Speaking to media in New Delhi after States Food Ministers meet, Food and Consumer Affairs Minister Ram Vilas Paswan requested States to exempt pulses from VAT and other local taxes in the lean period. <br/><br/>Mr. Paswan said, there should be a logical and scientific formula for stock limits in consuming states and surplus states so that supply chain mechanism remains smooth and pulses are available at reasonable prices. <br/><br/>Regarding the prices of sugar, Mr. Paswan said, he has written to the Chief Ministers of Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, requesting them to keep a close watch on the release and stock held by sugar mills to ensure availability in the domestic market.<br/><br/>Addressing the conference of State Food Ministers, Agricultural Minister and Farmer's Welfare Minister Radha Mohan Singh said, the government is working on various plans to decrease the cost of agriculture inputs.