Centre will collect the data of retail prices of essential commodities through an independent agency so that the actual figures may come out. Briefing reporters in New Delhi, Food Minister Ram Vilas Paswan said the data will be collected from block and district levels across the country.<br/><br/>Presently, such data is provided by the states. He said government is committed to control prices of essential commodities including that of pulses. He said the prices of pulses have shown decreasing trend asserting that in the next couple of months it will be fully under control.<br/><br/>He said government has taken several measures to control the prices of pulses including increasing buffer stock limit, banning exports and increasing the MSP of pulses. He said government is also keeping a close watch on the prices of sugar, wheat, and other essential commodities.