<span style="color: #222222;">Centre has asked States and Union Territories to direct all the stockholders including millers, traders and importers to declare the stocks of pulses. The States have  been asked to verify the stocks. The Department of Consumer Affairs today reviewed the action taken in this regard during a meeting through video conferencing with the Principal Secretaries of the Department of Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs of the States and UTs. <br />''<br />''The meeting also reviewed the availability and price situation of pulses across the country and  they were urged to monitor the prices on a weekly basis. The pulse producing states were asked to facilitate procurement as it will incentivize farmers to cultivate pulses on a long-term basis. In the meeting,<br />'' <br />''States were also apprised about the notification issued by the Department of Commerce regarding amendment of the import policy of Tur /Pigeon Peas, Moong and Urad from Restricted to Free for the period up to 31st October this year. It will enable seamless and timely import of pulses.<br />'' <br />''On the occasion, the Central government asked the states to monitor the prices of all 22 essential commodities, especially pulses, oilseeds, vegetables and milk and to look for early signs of any unusual price rise so that timely interventions can be made.</span><br />'' <br />